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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.52, 12,352.17 and 3,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.52, 12,352.17 and 3,303.09 is: 4,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.52 : 12,352.17 = 3,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.52/12,352.17 = 3,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.52x = 12,352.17 × 3,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.52x = 40,800,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800,329.21/8,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.99

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