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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.28, 12,302.10 and 3,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.28, 12,302.10 and 3,010.94 is: 4,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.28 : 12,302.10 = 3,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.28/12,302.10 = 3,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.28x = 12,302.10 × 3,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.28x = 37,040,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,040,884.97/8,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.72

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