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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.84, 12,327.71 and 4,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.84, 12,327.71 and 4,063.98 is: 6,088.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.84 : 12,327.71 = 4,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.84/12,327.71 = 4,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.84x = 12,327.71 × 4,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.84x = 50,099,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099,546.57/8,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.29

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