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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.08, 12,371.16 and 3,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.08, 12,371.16 and 3,312.80 is: 4,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.08 : 12,371.16 = 3,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.08/12,371.16 = 3,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.08x = 12,371.16 × 3,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.08x = 40,983,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983,178.85/8,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.23

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