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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.07, 12,334.08 and 4,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.07, 12,334.08 and 4,068.23 is: 6,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.07 : 12,334.08 = 4,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.07/12,334.08 = 4,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.07x = 12,334.08 × 4,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.07x = 50,177,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177,874.28/8,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.67

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