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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.13, 11,361.78 and 4,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.13, 11,361.78 and 4,507.13 is: 6,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.13 : 11,361.78 = 4,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.13/11,361.78 = 4,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.13x = 11,361.78 × 4,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.13x = 51,208,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208,962.68/8,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.87

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