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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.04, 12,487.20 and 6,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.04, 12,487.20 and 6,352.80 is: 9,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.04 : 12,487.20 = 6,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.04/12,487.20 = 6,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.04x = 12,487.20 × 6,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.04x = 79,328,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328,684.16/8,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.51

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