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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.16, 12,535.92 and 6,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.16, 12,535.92 and 6,627 is: 9,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.16 : 12,535.92 = 6,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.16/12,535.92 = 6,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.16x = 12,535.92 × 6,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.16x = 83,075,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,075,541.84/8,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.64

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