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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.33, 12,454.80 and 2,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.33, 12,454.80 and 2,063.36 is: 3,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.33 : 12,454.80 = 2,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.33/12,454.80 = 2,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.33x = 12,454.80 × 2,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.33x = 25,698,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698,736.13/8,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.99

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