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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.99, 12,386.82 and 6,515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.99, 12,386.82 and 6,515.19 is: 9,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.99 : 12,386.82 = 6,515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.99/12,386.82 = 6,515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.99x = 12,386.82 × 6,515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.99x = 80,702,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,485.80/8,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,763.20

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