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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.49, 12,297.42 and 2,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.49, 12,297.42 and 2,937.06 is: 4,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.49 : 12,297.42 = 2,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.49/12,297.42 = 2,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.49x = 12,297.42 × 2,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.49x = 36,118,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118,260.39/8,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.26

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