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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.30, 12,661.96 and 2,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.30, 12,661.96 and 2,201.30 is: 3,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.30 : 12,661.96 = 2,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.30/12,661.96 = 2,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.30x = 12,661.96 × 2,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.30x = 27,872,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,775.30/8,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.95

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