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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.88, 12,350.76 and 6,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.88, 12,350.76 and 6,998.36 is: 10,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.88 : 12,350.76 = 6,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.88/12,350.76 = 6,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.88x = 12,350.76 × 6,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.88x = 86,435,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,435,064.75/8,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.49

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