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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.83, 12,453.28 and 3,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.83, 12,453.28 and 3,373.08 is: 5,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.83 : 12,453.28 = 3,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.83/12,453.28 = 3,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.83x = 12,453.28 × 3,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.83x = 42,005,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005,909.70/8,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.72

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