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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.60, 12,474.90 and 6,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.60, 12,474.90 and 6,348.30 is: 9,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.60 : 12,474.90 = 6,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.60/12,474.90 = 6,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.60x = 12,474.90 × 6,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.60x = 79,194,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,194,407.67/8,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.45

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