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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,286.64, 12,411.73 and 6,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,286.64, 12,411.73 and 6,423.13 is: 9,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,286.64 : 12,411.73 = 6,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,286.64/12,411.73 = 6,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,286.64x = 12,411.73 × 6,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,286.64x = 79,722,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,722,178.86/8,286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.57

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