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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.70, 12,357.53 and 3,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.70, 12,357.53 and 3,306.66 is: 4,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.70 : 12,357.53 = 3,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.70/12,357.53 = 3,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.70x = 12,357.53 × 3,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.70x = 40,862,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862,133.62/8,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.79

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