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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.44, 12,568.84 and 6,324.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.44, 12,568.84 and 6,324.17 is: 9,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.44 : 12,568.84 = 6,324.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.44/12,568.84 = 6,324.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.44x = 12,568.84 × 6,324.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.44x = 79,487,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487,386.40/8,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.92

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