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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.06, 12,301.51 and 3,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.06, 12,301.51 and 3,274.50 is: 4,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.06 : 12,301.51 = 3,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.06/12,301.51 = 3,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.06x = 12,301.51 × 3,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.06x = 40,281,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,281,294.50/8,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.73

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