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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.80, 12,310.90 and 3,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.80, 12,310.90 and 3,278.90 is: 4,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.80 : 12,310.90 = 3,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.80/12,310.90 = 3,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.80x = 12,310.90 × 3,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.80x = 40,366,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366,210.01/8,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.23

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