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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.05, 12,527.33 and 6,146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.05, 12,527.33 and 6,146.27 is: 9,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.05 : 12,527.33 = 6,146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.05/12,527.33 = 6,146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.05x = 12,527.33 × 6,146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.05x = 76,996,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,996,352.56/8,358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.24

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