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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.95, 12,441.50 and 3,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.95, 12,441.50 and 3,028.30 is: 4,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.95 : 12,441.50 = 3,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.95/12,441.50 = 3,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.95x = 12,441.50 × 3,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.95x = 37,676,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676,594.45/8,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.02

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