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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.20, 12,474.09 and 6,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.20, 12,474.09 and 6,233.55 is: 9,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.20 : 12,474.09 = 6,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.20/12,474.09 = 6,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.20x = 12,474.09 × 6,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.20x = 77,757,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,757,863.72/8,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.79

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