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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.36, 12,305.28 and 3,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.36, 12,305.28 and 3,273.44 is: 4,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.36 : 12,305.28 = 3,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.36/12,305.28 = 3,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.36x = 12,305.28 × 3,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.36x = 40,280,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280,595.76/8,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.06

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