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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.10, 12,398.13 and 6,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.10, 12,398.13 and 6,426.30 is: 9,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.10 : 12,398.13 = 6,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.10/12,398.13 = 6,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.10x = 12,398.13 × 6,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.10x = 79,674,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674,102.82/8,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.50

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