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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.38, 12,330.95 and 6,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.38, 12,330.95 and 6,237.82 is: 9,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.38 : 12,330.95 = 6,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.38/12,330.95 = 6,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.38x = 12,330.95 × 6,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.38x = 76,918,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,918,246.53/8,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.73

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