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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.51, 12,535.83 and 6,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.51, 12,535.83 and 6,268.04 is: 9,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.51 : 12,535.83 = 6,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.51/12,535.83 = 6,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.51x = 12,535.83 × 6,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.51x = 78,575,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,575,021.19/8,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.86

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