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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.80, 11,501.38 and 6,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.80, 11,501.38 and 6,234.28 is: 8,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.80 : 11,501.38 = 6,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.80/11,501.38 = 6,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.80x = 11,501.38 × 6,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.80x = 71,702,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,702,823.31/8,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.86

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