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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.04, 11,361.76 and 4,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.04, 11,361.76 and 4,507.04 is: 6,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.04 : 11,361.76 = 4,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.04/11,361.76 = 4,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.04x = 11,361.76 × 4,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.04x = 51,207,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207,906.79/8,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.81

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