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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.35, 12,183.41 and 5,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.35, 12,183.41 and 5,473.31 is: 7,551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.35 : 12,183.41 = 5,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.35/12,183.41 = 5,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.35x = 12,183.41 × 5,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.35x = 66,683,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,683,532.55/8,830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.63

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