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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.69, 12,327.54 and 4,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.69, 12,327.54 and 4,063.83 is: 6,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.69 : 12,327.54 = 4,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.69/12,327.54 = 4,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.69x = 12,327.54 × 4,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.69x = 50,097,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,026.88/8,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.09

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