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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.80, 12,308.67 and 2,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.80, 12,308.67 and 2,049.80 is: 3,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.80 : 12,308.67 = 2,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.80/12,308.67 = 2,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.80x = 12,308.67 × 2,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.80x = 25,230,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230,311.77/8,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.69

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