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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.08, 12,333.33 and 6,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.08, 12,333.33 and 6,287.94 is: 9,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.08 : 12,333.33 = 6,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.08/12,333.33 = 6,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.08x = 12,333.33 × 6,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.08x = 77,551,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,551,239.04/8,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.34

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