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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.52, 12,588.70 and 6,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.52, 12,588.70 and 6,295.24 is: 9,474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.52 : 12,588.70 = 6,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.52/12,588.70 = 6,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.52x = 12,588.70 × 6,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.52x = 79,248,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248,887.79/8,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.41

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