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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.27, 12,376.80 and 4,563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.27, 12,376.80 and 4,563.37 is: 6,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.27 : 12,376.80 = 4,563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.27/12,376.80 = 4,563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.27x = 12,376.80 × 4,563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.27x = 56,479,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479,933.29/8,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.40

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