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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.19, 12,517.44 and 6,255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.19, 12,517.44 and 6,255.73 is: 9,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.19 : 12,517.44 = 6,255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.19/12,517.44 = 6,255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.19x = 12,517.44 × 6,255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.19x = 78,305,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,305,724.93/8,352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.47

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