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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.65, 12,311.73 and 3,012.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.65, 12,311.73 and 3,012.53 is: 4,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.65 : 12,311.73 = 3,012.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.65/12,311.73 = 3,012.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.65x = 12,311.73 × 3,012.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.65x = 37,089,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,394.42/8,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.43

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