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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.33, 12,353.59 and 4,726.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.33, 12,353.59 and 4,726.73 is: 7,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.33 : 12,353.59 = 4,726.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.33/12,353.59 = 4,726.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.33x = 12,353.59 × 4,726.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.33x = 58,392,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392,060.83/8,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.72

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