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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.90, 11,362.73 and 4,457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.90, 11,362.73 and 4,457.07 is: 6,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.90 : 11,362.73 = 4,457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.90/11,362.73 = 4,457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.90x = 11,362.73 × 4,457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.90x = 50,644,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,403.90/8,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.72

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