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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.36, 12,306.78 and 3,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.36, 12,306.78 and 3,274.44 is: 4,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.36 : 12,306.78 = 3,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.36/12,306.78 = 3,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.36x = 12,306.78 × 3,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.36x = 40,297,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297,812.70/8,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.56

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