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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.04, 12,343.96 and 3,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.04, 12,343.96 and 3,036.08 is: 4,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.04 : 12,343.96 = 3,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.04/12,343.96 = 3,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.04x = 12,343.96 × 3,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.04x = 37,477,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,250.08/8,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.05

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