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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.34, 12,309.66 and 2,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.34, 12,309.66 and 2,941.26 is: 4,411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.34 : 12,309.66 = 2,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.34/12,309.66 = 2,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.34x = 12,309.66 × 2,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.34x = 36,205,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205,910.57/8,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.41

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