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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.92, 12,347.10 and 3,551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.92, 12,347.10 and 3,551.69 is: 5,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.92 : 12,347.10 = 3,551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.92/12,347.10 = 3,551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.92x = 12,347.10 × 3,551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.92x = 43,853,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853,009.86/8,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.90

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