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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.53, 12,336.71 and 2,960.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.53, 12,336.71 and 2,960.11 is: 4,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.53 : 12,336.71 = 2,960.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.53/12,336.71 = 2,960.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.53x = 12,336.71 × 2,960.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.53x = 36,517,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,517,956.95/8,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.05

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