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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.26, 12,383.76 and 6,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.26, 12,383.76 and 6,408.27 is: 9,600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.26 : 12,383.76 = 6,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.26/12,383.76 = 6,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.26x = 12,383.76 × 6,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.26x = 79,358,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,358,477.70/8,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.29

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