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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.80, 12,307.32 and 3,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.80, 12,307.32 and 3,014.40 is: 4,518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.80 : 12,307.32 = 3,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.80/12,307.32 = 3,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.80x = 12,307.32 × 3,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.80x = 37,099,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099,185.41/8,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.89

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