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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.40, 12,335.10 and 4,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.40, 12,335.10 and 4,061.80 is: 6,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.40 : 12,335.10 = 4,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.40/12,335.10 = 4,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.40x = 12,335.10 × 4,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.40x = 50,102,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102,709.18/8,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.70

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