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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.98, 12,338.58 and 4,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.98, 12,338.58 and 4,943.48 is: 7,407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.98 : 12,338.58 = 4,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.98/12,338.58 = 4,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.98x = 12,338.58 × 4,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.98x = 60,995,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995,523.46/8,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.78

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