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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.43, 12,352.93 and 2,612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.43, 12,352.93 and 2,612.03 is: 3,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.43 : 12,352.93 = 2,612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.43/12,352.93 = 2,612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.43x = 12,352.93 × 2,612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.43x = 32,266,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266,155.45/8,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.92

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