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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.86, 12,273.51 and 5,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.86, 12,273.51 and 5,562.98 is: 8,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.86 : 12,273.51 = 5,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.86/12,273.51 = 5,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.86x = 12,273.51 × 5,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.86x = 68,277,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277,290.66/8,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.74

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