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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.30, 12,571.65 and 6,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.30, 12,571.65 and 6,326.04 is: 9,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.30 : 12,571.65 = 6,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.30/12,571.65 = 6,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.30x = 12,571.65 × 6,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.30x = 79,528,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,760.77/8,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.75

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