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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.72, 12,312.79 and 3,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.72, 12,312.79 and 3,013.19 is: 4,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.72 : 12,312.79 = 3,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.72/12,312.79 = 3,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.72x = 12,312.79 × 3,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.72x = 37,100,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100,775.70/8,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.23

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