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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.98, 12,342.11 and 3,556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.98, 12,342.11 and 3,556.19 is: 5,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.98 : 12,342.11 = 3,556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.98/12,342.11 = 3,556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.98x = 12,342.11 × 3,556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.98x = 43,890,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890,881.62/8,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.46

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