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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.31, 12,567.15 and 6,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.31, 12,567.15 and 6,323.04 is: 9,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.31 : 12,567.15 = 6,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.31/12,567.15 = 6,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.31x = 12,567.15 × 6,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.31x = 79,462,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,592.14/8,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.24

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