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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.50, 12,355.11 and 3,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.50, 12,355.11 and 3,553.38 is: 5,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.50 : 12,355.11 = 3,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.50/12,355.11 = 3,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.50x = 12,355.11 × 3,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.50x = 43,902,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902,400.77/8,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.17

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