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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.51, 12,351.54 and 3,554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.51, 12,351.54 and 3,554.83 is: 5,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.51 : 12,351.54 = 3,554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.51/12,351.54 = 3,554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.51x = 12,351.54 × 3,554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.51x = 43,907,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,907,624.94/8,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.80

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