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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.36, 12,352.94 and 4,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.36, 12,352.94 and 4,076.25 is: 6,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.36 : 12,352.94 = 4,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.36/12,352.94 = 4,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.36x = 12,352.94 × 4,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.36x = 50,353,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353,671.68/8,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.81

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