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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.41, 12,371.79 and 6,496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.41, 12,371.79 and 6,496.13 is: 9,730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.41 : 12,371.79 = 6,496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.41/12,371.79 = 6,496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.41x = 12,371.79 × 6,496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.41x = 80,368,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,368,756.17/8,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.57

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