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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.74, 12,548.70 and 6,285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.74, 12,548.70 and 6,285.69 is: 9,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.74 : 12,548.70 = 6,285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.74/12,548.70 = 6,285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.74x = 12,548.70 × 6,285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.74x = 78,877,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877,238.10/8,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.37

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