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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.58, 12,257.30 and 6,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.58, 12,257.30 and 6,323.30 is: 9,488.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.58 : 12,257.30 = 6,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.58/12,257.30 = 6,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.58x = 12,257.30 × 6,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.58x = 77,506,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,506,492.19/8,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.37

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