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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.68, 12,350.22 and 3,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.68, 12,350.22 and 3,301.99 is: 4,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.68 : 12,350.22 = 3,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.68/12,350.22 = 3,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.68x = 12,350.22 × 3,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.68x = 40,780,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780,302.94/8,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.86

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