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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.59, 12,348.72 and 3,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.59, 12,348.72 and 3,303.33 is: 4,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.59 : 12,348.72 = 3,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.59/12,348.72 = 3,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.59x = 12,348.72 × 3,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.59x = 40,791,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791,955.93/8,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.94

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