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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.56, 12,330.73 and 4,006.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.56, 12,330.73 and 4,006.31 is: 6,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.56 : 12,330.73 = 4,006.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.56/12,330.73 = 4,006.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.56x = 12,330.73 × 4,006.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.56x = 49,400,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,400,655.24/8,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.75

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