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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.80, 12,213.59 and 6,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.80, 12,213.59 and 6,393.47 is: 9,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.80 : 12,213.59 = 6,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.80/12,213.59 = 6,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.80x = 12,213.59 × 6,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.80x = 78,087,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,087,128.22/8,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.61

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