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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.38, 12,341.22 and 3,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.38, 12,341.22 and 3,555.60 is: 5,329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.38 : 12,341.22 = 3,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.38/12,341.22 = 3,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.38x = 12,341.22 × 3,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.38x = 43,880,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,880,441.83/8,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.58

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