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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.93, 12,333.68 and 4,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.93, 12,333.68 and 4,063.31 is: 6,093.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.93 : 12,333.68 = 4,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.93/12,333.68 = 4,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.93x = 12,333.68 × 4,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.93x = 50,115,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115,637.02/8,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.14

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