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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.30, 12,444.30 and 3,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.30, 12,444.30 and 3,101.58 is: 4,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.30 : 12,444.30 = 3,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.30/12,444.30 = 3,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.30x = 12,444.30 × 3,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.30x = 38,596,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596,991.99/8,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.87

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