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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.60, 12,347.55 and 6,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.60, 12,347.55 and 6,376.80 is: 9,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.60 : 12,347.55 = 6,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.60/12,347.55 = 6,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.60x = 12,347.55 × 6,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.60x = 78,737,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,737,856.84/8,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.62

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