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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.24, 12,933.42 and 3,358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.24, 12,933.42 and 3,358.83 is: 5,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.24 : 12,933.42 = 3,358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.24/12,933.42 = 3,358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.24x = 12,933.42 × 3,358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.24x = 43,441,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441,159.10/8,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.10

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