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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.64, 12,331.91 and 3,023.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.64, 12,331.91 and 3,023.51 is: 4,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.64 : 12,331.91 = 3,023.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.64/12,331.91 = 3,023.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.64x = 12,331.91 × 3,023.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.64x = 37,285,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,691.59/8,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.28

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