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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.99, 12,705.21 and 3,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.99, 12,705.21 and 3,205.50 is: 4,810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.99 : 12,705.21 = 3,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.99/12,705.21 = 3,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.99x = 12,705.21 × 3,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.99x = 40,726,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726,550.66/8,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.04

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