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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.32, 11,519.20 and 6,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.32, 11,519.20 and 6,232.02 is: 8,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.32 : 11,519.20 = 6,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.32/11,519.20 = 6,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.32x = 11,519.20 × 6,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.32x = 71,787,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,787,884.78/8,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.66

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