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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.25, 12,377.21 and 6,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.25, 12,377.21 and 6,385.23 is: 9,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.25 : 12,377.21 = 6,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.25/12,377.21 = 6,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.25x = 12,377.21 × 6,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.25x = 79,031,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031,300.68/8,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.05

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