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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.23, 12,233.10 and 6,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.23, 12,233.10 and 6,031.56 is: 8,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.23 : 12,233.10 = 6,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.23/12,233.10 = 6,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.23x = 12,233.10 × 6,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.23x = 73,784,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,784,600.39/8,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.17

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