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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.74, 12,599.84 and 6,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.74, 12,599.84 and 6,325.32 is: 9,479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.74 : 12,599.84 = 6,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.74/12,599.84 = 6,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.74x = 12,599.84 × 6,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.74x = 79,698,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698,019.95/8,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.13

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