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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.53, 12,338.21 and 2,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.53, 12,338.21 and 2,961.11 is: 4,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.53 : 12,338.21 = 2,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.53/12,338.21 = 2,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.53x = 12,338.21 × 2,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.53x = 36,534,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534,797.01/8,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.55

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