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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.48, 12,441.60 and 3,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.48, 12,441.60 and 3,101.76 is: 4,652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.48 : 12,441.60 = 3,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.48/12,441.60 = 3,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.48x = 12,441.60 × 3,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.48x = 38,590,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590,857.22/8,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.03

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