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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.08, 12,337.83 and 6,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.08, 12,337.83 and 6,290.94 is: 9,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.08 : 12,337.83 = 6,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.08/12,337.83 = 6,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.08x = 12,337.83 × 6,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.08x = 77,616,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,616,548.26/8,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.84

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