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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.35, 12,352.33 and 3,306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.35, 12,352.33 and 3,306.45 is: 4,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.35 : 12,352.33 = 3,306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.35/12,352.33 = 3,306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.35x = 12,352.33 × 3,306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.35x = 40,842,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842,338.91/8,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.60

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