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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.12, 12,444.80 and 3,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.12, 12,444.80 and 3,101.04 is: 4,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.12 : 12,444.80 = 3,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.12/12,444.80 = 3,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.12x = 12,444.80 × 3,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.12x = 38,591,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,591,822.59/8,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.35

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