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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.33, 12,353.81 and 3,307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.33, 12,353.81 and 3,307.43 is: 4,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.33 : 12,353.81 = 3,307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.33/12,353.81 = 3,307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.33x = 12,353.81 × 3,307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.33x = 40,859,283.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,859,283.50/8,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.07

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