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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.30, 12,514.34 and 6,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.30, 12,514.34 and 6,177.76 is: 9,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.30 : 12,514.34 = 6,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.30/12,514.34 = 6,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.30x = 12,514.34 × 6,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.30x = 77,310,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,310,589.08/8,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.45

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