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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.43, 12,433.78 and 3,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.43, 12,433.78 and 3,028.08 is: 4,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.43 : 12,433.78 = 3,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.43/12,433.78 = 3,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.43x = 12,433.78 × 3,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.43x = 37,650,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650,522.44/8,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.26

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