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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.94, 12,381.21 and 4,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.94, 12,381.21 and 4,363.74 is: 6,534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.94 : 12,381.21 = 4,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.94/12,381.21 = 4,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.94x = 12,381.21 × 4,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.94x = 54,028,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,381.33/8,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.68

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