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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.02, 12,533.58 and 6,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.02, 12,533.58 and 6,266.52 is: 9,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.02 : 12,533.58 = 6,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.02/12,533.58 = 6,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.02x = 12,533.58 × 6,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.02x = 78,541,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,541,929.74/8,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.58

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