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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.60, 12,254.40 and 6,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.60, 12,254.40 and 6,529.35 is: 9,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.60 : 12,254.40 = 6,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.60/12,254.40 = 6,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.60x = 12,254.40 × 6,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.60x = 80,013,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013,266.64/8,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.03

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