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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.07, 12,315.39 and 6,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.07, 12,315.39 and 6,336.84 is: 9,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.07 : 12,315.39 = 6,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.07/12,315.39 = 6,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.07x = 12,315.39 × 6,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.07x = 78,040,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,040,655.97/8,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.23

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