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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.93, 12,292.53 and 3,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.93, 12,292.53 and 3,766.30 is: 5,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.93 : 12,292.53 = 3,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.93/12,292.53 = 3,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.93x = 12,292.53 × 3,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.93x = 46,297,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,297,355.74/8,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.63

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