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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.46, 12,306.89 and 2,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.46, 12,306.89 and 2,939.84 is: 4,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.46 : 12,306.89 = 2,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.46/12,306.89 = 2,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.46x = 12,306.89 × 2,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.46x = 36,180,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180,211.26/8,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.82

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