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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.06, 12,446.28 and 3,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.06, 12,446.28 and 3,033.81 is: 4,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.06 : 12,446.28 = 3,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.06/12,446.28 = 3,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.06x = 12,446.28 × 3,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.06x = 37,759,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759,648.73/8,303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.68

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