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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.75, 12,374.69 and 6,318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.75, 12,374.69 and 6,318.75 is: 9,463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.75 : 12,374.69 = 6,318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.75/12,374.69 = 6,318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.75x = 12,374.69 × 6,318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.75x = 78,192,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192,540.84/8,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.26

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