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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.01, 12,363.21 and 3,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.01, 12,363.21 and 3,047.67 is: 4,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.01 : 12,363.21 = 3,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.01/12,363.21 = 3,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.01x = 12,363.21 × 3,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.01x = 37,678,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678,984.22/8,243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.02

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