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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.70, 12,419.10 and 6,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.70, 12,419.10 and 6,335.40 is: 9,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.70 : 12,419.10 = 6,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.70/12,419.10 = 6,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.70x = 12,419.10 × 6,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.70x = 78,679,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,679,966.14/8,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.29

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