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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.26, 12,536.96 and 6,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.26, 12,536.96 and 6,268.79 is: 9,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.26 : 12,536.96 = 6,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.26/12,536.96 = 6,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.26x = 12,536.96 × 6,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.26x = 78,591,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,591,475.45/8,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.98

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