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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.79, 12,434.29 and 6,207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.79, 12,434.29 and 6,207.89 is: 9,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.79 : 12,434.29 = 6,207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.79/12,434.29 = 6,207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.79x = 12,434.29 × 6,207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.79x = 77,190,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,190,626.86/8,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.54

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