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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.07, 12,305.61 and 3,272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.07, 12,305.61 and 3,272.37 is: 4,908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.07 : 12,305.61 = 3,272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.07/12,305.61 = 3,272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.07x = 12,305.61 × 3,272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.07x = 40,268,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,509.00/8,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.36

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