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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.60, 12,327.63 and 3,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.60, 12,327.63 and 3,023.08 is: 4,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.60 : 12,327.63 = 3,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.60/12,327.63 = 3,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.60x = 12,327.63 × 3,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.60x = 37,267,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267,411.70/8,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.07

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