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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233, 11,361.54 and 4,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233, 11,361.54 and 4,507 is: 6,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233 : 11,361.54 = 4,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233/11,361.54 = 4,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233x = 11,361.54 × 4,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233x = 51,206,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,206,460.78/8,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.66

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