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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.60, 12,407.12 and 6,521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.60, 12,407.12 and 6,521.97 is: 9,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.60 : 12,407.12 = 6,521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.60/12,407.12 = 6,521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.60x = 12,407.12 × 6,521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.60x = 80,918,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,918,864.43/8,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.37

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