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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.16, 12,305.92 and 2,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.16, 12,305.92 and 2,732.16 is: 4,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.16 : 12,305.92 = 2,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.16/12,305.92 = 2,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.16x = 12,305.92 × 2,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.16x = 33,621,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,742.39/8,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.13

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