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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.16, 12,321.60 and 3,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.16, 12,321.60 and 3,020.68 is: 4,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.16 : 12,321.60 = 3,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.16/12,321.60 = 3,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.16x = 12,321.60 × 3,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.16x = 37,219,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219,610.69/8,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.81

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