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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.25, 12,388.19 and 6,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.25, 12,388.19 and 6,314.81 is: 9,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.25 : 12,388.19 = 6,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.25/12,388.19 = 6,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.25x = 12,388.19 × 6,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.25x = 78,228,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228,972.58/8,278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.95

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