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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.22, 12,032 and 6,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.22, 12,032 and 6,170.62 is: 9,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.22 : 12,032 = 6,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.22/12,032 = 6,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.22x = 12,032 × 6,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.22x = 74,244,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,899.84/8,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.23

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