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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.92, 12,334.42 and 2,960.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.92, 12,334.42 and 2,960.11 is: 4,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.92 : 12,334.42 = 2,960.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.92/12,334.42 = 2,960.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.92x = 12,334.42 × 2,960.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.92x = 36,511,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511,239.99/8,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.56

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