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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.50, 12,304.53 and 2,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.50, 12,304.53 and 2,942.07 is: 4,410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.50 : 12,304.53 = 2,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.50/12,304.53 = 2,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.50x = 12,304.53 × 2,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.50x = 36,200,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,200,788.58/8,208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.16

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