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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.80, 12,350.70 and 4,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.80, 12,350.70 and 4,953.30 is: 7,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.80 : 12,350.70 = 4,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.80/12,350.70 = 4,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.80x = 12,350.70 × 4,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.80x = 61,176,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,176,722.31/8,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.95

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