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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.80, 12,569.40 and 6,324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.80, 12,569.40 and 6,324.54 is: 9,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.80 : 12,569.40 = 6,324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.80/12,569.40 = 6,324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.80x = 12,569.40 × 6,324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.80x = 79,495,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495,673.08/8,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.50

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