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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.23, 12,119.01 and 2,533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.23, 12,119.01 and 2,533.59 is: 3,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.23 : 12,119.01 = 2,533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.23/12,119.01 = 2,533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.23x = 12,119.01 × 2,533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.23x = 30,704,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704,602.55/8,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.56

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