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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.70, 12,308.55 and 4,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.70, 12,308.55 and 4,311.30 is: 6,466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.70 : 12,308.55 = 4,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.70/12,308.55 = 4,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.70x = 12,308.55 × 4,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.70x = 53,065,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065,851.62/8,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.95

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