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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.08, 12,341.16 and 2,963.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.08, 12,341.16 and 2,963.16 is: 4,444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.08 : 12,341.16 = 2,963.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.08/12,341.16 = 2,963.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.08x = 12,341.16 × 2,963.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.08x = 36,568,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568,831.67/8,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.93

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