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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.92, 12,301.42 and 3,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.92, 12,301.42 and 3,273.08 is: 4,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.92 : 12,301.42 = 3,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.92/12,301.42 = 3,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.92x = 12,301.42 × 3,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.92x = 40,263,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,531.77/8,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.24

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