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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.68, 12,305.40 and 6,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.68, 12,305.40 and 6,255.44 is: 9,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.68 : 12,305.40 = 6,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.68/12,305.40 = 6,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.68x = 12,305.40 × 6,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.68x = 76,975,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,975,691.38/8,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.21

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