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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.13, 12,309.20 and 2,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.13, 12,309.20 and 2,050.13 is: 3,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.13 : 12,309.20 = 2,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.13/12,309.20 = 2,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.13x = 12,309.20 × 2,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.13x = 25,235,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,388.40/8,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.19

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