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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.25, 12,445.33 and 6,544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.25, 12,445.33 and 6,544.23 is: 9,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.25 : 12,445.33 = 6,544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.25/12,445.33 = 6,544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.25x = 12,445.33 × 6,544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.25x = 81,445,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,445,101.95/8,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.28

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