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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204, 12,304.60 and 2,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204, 12,304.60 and 2,937.88 is: 4,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204 : 12,304.60 = 2,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204/12,304.60 = 2,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204x = 12,304.60 × 2,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204x = 36,149,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149,438.25/8,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.32

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