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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.26, 12,536.94 and 6,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.26, 12,536.94 and 6,268.77 is: 9,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.26 : 12,536.94 = 6,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.26/12,536.94 = 6,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.26x = 12,536.94 × 6,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.26x = 78,591,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,591,193.36/8,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.95

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