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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.70, 12,422.10 and 6,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.70, 12,422.10 and 6,337.40 is: 9,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.70 : 12,422.10 = 6,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.70/12,422.10 = 6,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.70x = 12,422.10 × 6,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.70x = 78,723,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,723,816.54/8,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.29

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