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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.57, 12,336.33 and 4,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.57, 12,336.33 and 4,069.73 is: 6,096.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.57 : 12,336.33 = 4,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.57/12,336.33 = 4,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.57x = 12,336.33 × 4,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.57x = 50,205,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,532.29/8,234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.92

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