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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.83, 12,335.95 and 6,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.83, 12,335.95 and 6,289.69 is: 9,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.83 : 12,335.95 = 6,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.83/12,335.95 = 6,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.83x = 12,335.95 × 6,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.83x = 77,589,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589,301.36/8,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.96

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