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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.70, 12,530.13 and 6,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.70, 12,530.13 and 6,279.10 is: 9,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.70 : 12,530.13 = 6,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.70/12,530.13 = 6,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.70x = 12,530.13 × 6,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.70x = 78,677,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677,939.28/8,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.21

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