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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.29, 12,033.27 and 4,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.29, 12,033.27 and 4,323.15 is: 6,488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.29 : 12,033.27 = 4,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.29/12,033.27 = 4,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.29x = 12,033.27 × 4,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.29x = 52,021,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,631.20/8,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.68

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