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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.83, 12,418.38 and 6,430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.83, 12,418.38 and 6,430.65 is: 9,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.83 : 12,418.38 = 6,430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.83/12,418.38 = 6,430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.83x = 12,418.38 × 6,430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.83x = 79,858,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858,255.35/8,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.58

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