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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.16, 12,560.06 and 6,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.16, 12,560.06 and 6,298.73 is: 9,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.16 : 12,560.06 = 6,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.16/12,560.06 = 6,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.16x = 12,560.06 × 6,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.16x = 79,112,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,112,423.37/8,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.31

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