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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.93, 12,343.60 and 2,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.93, 12,343.60 and 2,683.23 is: 4,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.93 : 12,343.60 = 2,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.93/12,343.60 = 2,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.93x = 12,343.60 × 2,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.93x = 33,120,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,678.67/8,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.42

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