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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.63, 12,334.37 and 3,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.63, 12,334.37 and 3,293.32 is: 4,939.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.63 : 12,334.37 = 3,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.63/12,334.37 = 3,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.63x = 12,334.37 × 3,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.63x = 40,621,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,027.41/8,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.55

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