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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.70, 12,332.04 and 4,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.70, 12,332.04 and 4,066.83 is: 6,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.70 : 12,332.04 = 4,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.70/12,332.04 = 4,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.70x = 12,332.04 × 4,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.70x = 50,152,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,310.23/8,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.58

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