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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.30, 12,350.94 and 2,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.30, 12,350.94 and 2,967.52 is: 4,451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.30 : 12,350.94 = 2,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.30/12,350.94 = 2,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.30x = 12,350.94 × 2,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.30x = 36,651,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651,661.47/8,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.64

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