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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.20, 12,342.52 and 6,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.20, 12,342.52 and 6,294.06 is: 9,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.20 : 12,342.52 = 6,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.20/12,342.52 = 6,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.20x = 12,342.52 × 6,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.20x = 77,684,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684,561.43/8,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.52

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