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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.17, 12,342.14 and 3,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.17, 12,342.14 and 3,033.83 is: 4,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.17 : 12,342.14 = 3,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.17/12,342.14 = 3,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.17x = 12,342.14 × 3,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.17x = 37,443,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,443,981.66/8,229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.15

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