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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.19, 12,378.63 and 6,600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.19, 12,378.63 and 6,600.71 is: 9,888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.19 : 12,378.63 = 6,600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.19/12,378.63 = 6,600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.19x = 12,378.63 × 6,600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.19x = 81,707,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707,684.93/8,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.16

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