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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.92, 12,298.20 and 3,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.92, 12,298.20 and 3,277.20 is: 4,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.92 : 12,298.20 = 3,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.92/12,298.20 = 3,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.92x = 12,298.20 × 3,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.92x = 40,303,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,661.04/8,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.73

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