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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.55, 12,419.27 and 6,431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.55, 12,419.27 and 6,431.37 is: 9,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.55 : 12,419.27 = 6,431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.55/12,419.27 = 6,431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.55x = 12,419.27 × 6,431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.55x = 79,872,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,872,920.50/8,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.51

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