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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.32, 12,457.80 and 6,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.32, 12,457.80 and 6,363.36 is: 9,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.32 : 12,457.80 = 6,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.32/12,457.80 = 6,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.32x = 12,457.80 × 6,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.32x = 79,273,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,466.21/8,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.69

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