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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.10, 12,607.80 and 6,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.10, 12,607.80 and 6,331.60 is: 9,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.10 : 12,607.80 = 6,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.10/12,607.80 = 6,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.10x = 12,607.80 × 6,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.10x = 79,827,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,546.48/8,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.56

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