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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.36, 11,362.32 and 4,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.36, 11,362.32 and 4,507.36 is: 6,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.36 : 11,362.32 = 4,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.36/11,362.32 = 4,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.36x = 11,362.32 × 4,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.36x = 51,214,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,214,066.68/8,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.31

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