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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.33, 12,237.88 and 5,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.33, 12,237.88 and 5,523.30 is: 8,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.33 : 12,237.88 = 5,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.33/12,237.88 = 5,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.33x = 12,237.88 × 5,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.33x = 67,593,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593,482.60/8,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.04

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