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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.90, 12,307.44 and 2,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.90, 12,307.44 and 2,658.20 is: 3,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.90 : 12,307.44 = 2,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.90/12,307.44 = 2,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.90x = 12,307.44 × 2,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.90x = 32,715,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,715,637.01/8,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.33

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