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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.76, 12,534.71 and 6,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.76, 12,534.71 and 6,267.29 is: 9,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.76 : 12,534.71 = 6,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.76/12,534.71 = 6,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.76x = 12,534.71 × 6,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.76x = 78,558,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,558,568.63/8,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.73

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