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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.30, 12,352.05 and 6,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.30, 12,352.05 and 6,404.70 is: 9,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.30 : 12,352.05 = 6,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.30/12,352.05 = 6,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.30x = 12,352.05 × 6,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.30x = 79,111,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111,174.64/8,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.88

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