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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.84, 12,339.72 and 5,310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.84, 12,339.72 and 5,310.64 is: 7,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.84 : 12,339.72 = 5,310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.84/12,339.72 = 5,310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.84x = 12,339.72 × 5,310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.84x = 65,531,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,531,810.62/8,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.84

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