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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.11, 12,336.30 and 3,033.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.11, 12,336.30 and 3,033.77 is: 4,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.11 : 12,336.30 = 3,033.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.11/12,336.30 = 3,033.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.11x = 12,336.30 × 3,033.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.11x = 37,425,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425,435.17/8,229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.94

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