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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.60, 12,508.05 and 6,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.60, 12,508.05 and 6,265.10 is: 9,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.60 : 12,508.05 = 6,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.60/12,508.05 = 6,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.60x = 12,508.05 × 6,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.60x = 78,364,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,364,184.06/8,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.79

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