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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.30, 12,307.65 and 3,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.30, 12,307.65 and 3,273.62 is: 4,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.30 : 12,307.65 = 3,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.30/12,307.65 = 3,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.30x = 12,307.65 × 3,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.30x = 40,290,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290,495.38/8,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.30

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