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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205, 12,301.50 and 3,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205, 12,301.50 and 3,010.92 is: 4,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205 : 12,301.50 = 3,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205/12,301.50 = 3,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205x = 12,301.50 × 3,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205x = 37,038,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,832.38/8,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.18

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