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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329, 12,455.90 and 6,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329, 12,455.90 and 6,355.24 is: 9,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329 : 12,455.90 = 6,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329/12,455.90 = 6,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329x = 12,455.90 × 6,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329x = 79,160,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,160,233.92/8,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.17

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