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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.60, 12,573.54 and 6,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.60, 12,573.54 and 6,276 is: 9,420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.60 : 12,573.54 = 6,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.60/12,573.54 = 6,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.60x = 12,573.54 × 6,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.60x = 78,911,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,911,537.04/8,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.47

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