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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.23, 12,432.62 and 3,023.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.23, 12,432.62 and 3,023.00 is: 4,534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.23 : 12,432.62 = 3,023.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.23/12,432.62 = 3,023.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.23x = 12,432.62 × 3,023.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.23x = 37,583,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,826.23/8,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.06

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