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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.30, 12,319.86 and 3,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.30, 12,319.86 and 3,280.34 is: 4,924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.30 : 12,319.86 = 3,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.30/12,319.86 = 3,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.30x = 12,319.86 × 3,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.30x = 40,413,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,329.55/8,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.07

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