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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.33, 12,310.18 and 2,940.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.33, 12,310.18 and 2,940.87 is: 4,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.33 : 12,310.18 = 2,940.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.33/12,310.18 = 2,940.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.33x = 12,310.18 × 2,940.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.33x = 36,202,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,644.54/8,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.09

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