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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.40, 12,473.10 and 6,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.40, 12,473.10 and 6,347.10 is: 9,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.40 : 12,473.10 = 6,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.40/12,473.10 = 6,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.40x = 12,473.10 × 6,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.40x = 79,168,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,168,013.01/8,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.65

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