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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.24, 12,423.48 and 3,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.24, 12,423.48 and 3,018.04 is: 4,526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.24 : 12,423.48 = 3,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.24/12,423.48 = 3,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.24x = 12,423.48 × 3,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.24x = 37,494,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494,559.58/8,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.56

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