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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.38, 12,303.26 and 6,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.38, 12,303.26 and 6,015.82 is: 8,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.38 : 12,303.26 = 6,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.38/12,303.26 = 6,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.38x = 12,303.26 × 6,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.38x = 74,014,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014,197.57/8,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.62

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