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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.43, 12,337.67 and 4,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.43, 12,337.67 and 4,070.59 is: 6,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.43 : 12,337.67 = 4,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.43/12,337.67 = 4,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.43x = 12,337.67 × 4,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.43x = 50,221,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,221,575.77/8,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.23

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