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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.44, 12,533.75 and 6,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.44, 12,533.75 and 6,519.72 is: 9,774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.44 : 12,533.75 = 6,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.44/12,533.75 = 6,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.44x = 12,533.75 × 6,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.44x = 81,716,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716,540.55/8,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.19

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