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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.98, 12,433.74 and 3,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.98, 12,433.74 and 3,023.75 is: 4,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.98 : 12,433.74 = 3,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.98/12,433.74 = 3,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.98x = 12,433.74 × 3,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.98x = 37,596,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596,521.33/8,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.18

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