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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.66, 12,311.18 and 3,272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.66, 12,311.18 and 3,272.58 is: 4,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.66 : 12,311.18 = 3,272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.66/12,311.18 = 3,272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.66x = 12,311.18 × 3,272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.66x = 40,289,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,289,321.44/8,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.94

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