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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.14, 12,307.56 and 3,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.14, 12,307.56 and 3,273.94 is: 4,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.14 : 12,307.56 = 3,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.14/12,307.56 = 3,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.14x = 12,307.56 × 3,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.14x = 40,294,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294,212.99/8,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.45

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