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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.05, 12,316.05 and 3,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.05, 12,316.05 and 3,282.66 is: 4,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.05 : 12,316.05 = 3,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.05/12,316.05 = 3,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.05x = 12,316.05 × 3,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.05x = 40,429,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,429,404.69/8,212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.18

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