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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.24, 12,385.71 and 6,514.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.24, 12,385.71 and 6,514.43 is: 9,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.24 : 12,385.71 = 6,514.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.24/12,385.71 = 6,514.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.24x = 12,385.71 × 6,514.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.24x = 80,685,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,685,778.87/8,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.06

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