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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.34, 12,314.16 and 2,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.34, 12,314.16 and 2,944.26 is: 4,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.34 : 12,314.16 = 2,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.34/12,314.16 = 2,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.34x = 12,314.16 × 2,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.34x = 36,256,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256,088.72/8,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.91

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