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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.22, 12,311.46 and 3,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.22, 12,311.46 and 3,273.12 is: 4,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.22 : 12,311.46 = 3,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.22/12,311.46 = 3,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.22x = 12,311.46 × 3,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.22x = 40,296,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296,885.96/8,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.73

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