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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.02, 12,308.91 and 2,941.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.02, 12,308.91 and 2,941.61 is: 4,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.02 : 12,308.91 = 2,941.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.02/12,308.91 = 2,941.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.02x = 12,308.91 × 2,941.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.02x = 36,207,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207,951.20/8,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.29

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