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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.40, 12,458.10 and 6,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.40, 12,458.10 and 6,337.10 is: 9,505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.40 : 12,458.10 = 6,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.40/12,458.10 = 6,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.40x = 12,458.10 × 6,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.40x = 78,948,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,948,225.51/8,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.65

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