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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.33, 11,361.91 and 4,456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.33, 11,361.91 and 4,456.41 is: 6,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.33 : 11,361.91 = 4,456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.33/11,361.91 = 4,456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.33x = 11,361.91 × 4,456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.33x = 50,633,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,250.25/8,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.79

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