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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.87, 12,333.33 and 4,529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.87, 12,333.33 and 4,529.84 is: 6,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.87 : 12,333.33 = 4,529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.87/12,333.33 = 4,529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.87x = 12,333.33 × 4,529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.87x = 55,867,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,867,949.90/8,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.74

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