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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.04, 12,316.32 and 6,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.04, 12,316.32 and 6,362.40 is: 9,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.04 : 12,316.32 = 6,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.04/12,316.32 = 6,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.04x = 12,316.32 × 6,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.04x = 78,361,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,361,354.37/8,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.07

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