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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.44, 12,317.20 and 6,560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.44, 12,317.20 and 6,560.26 is: 9,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.44 : 12,317.20 = 6,560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.44/12,317.20 = 6,560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.44x = 12,317.20 × 6,560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.44x = 80,803,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,803,987.28/8,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.41

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