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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.04, 12,723.12 and 2,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.04, 12,723.12 and 2,243.12 is: 3,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.04 : 12,723.12 = 2,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.04/12,723.12 = 2,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.04x = 12,723.12 × 2,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.04x = 28,539,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539,484.93/8,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.30

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