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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.83, 12,549.01 and 6,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.83, 12,549.01 and 6,292.50 is: 9,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.83 : 12,549.01 = 6,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.83/12,549.01 = 6,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.83x = 12,549.01 × 6,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.83x = 78,964,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964,629.69/8,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.94

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