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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.41, 12,332.05 and 4,533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.41, 12,332.05 and 4,533.57 is: 6,788.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.41 : 12,332.05 = 4,533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.41/12,332.05 = 4,533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.41x = 12,332.05 × 4,533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.41x = 55,908,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908,200.58/8,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.76

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