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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223, 11,347.98 and 4,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223, 11,347.98 and 4,497.24 is: 6,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223 : 11,347.98 = 4,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223/11,347.98 = 4,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223x = 11,347.98 × 4,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223x = 51,034,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,589.58/8,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.32

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