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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.41, 12,267.54 and 6,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.41, 12,267.54 and 6,330.13 is: 9,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.41 : 12,267.54 = 6,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.41/12,267.54 = 6,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.41x = 12,267.54 × 6,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.41x = 77,655,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,655,122.98/8,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.62

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