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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.49, 12,296.48 and 3,518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.49, 12,296.48 and 3,518.98 is: 5,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.49 : 12,296.48 = 3,518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.49/12,296.48 = 3,518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.49x = 12,296.48 × 3,518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.49x = 43,271,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271,018.85/8,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.07

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