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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.19, 12,356.77 and 3,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.19, 12,356.77 and 3,306.16 is: 4,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.19 : 12,356.77 = 3,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.19/12,356.77 = 3,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.19x = 12,356.77 × 3,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.19x = 40,853,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,853,458.70/8,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.04

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