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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.23, 12,600.60 and 6,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.23, 12,600.60 and 6,325.81 is: 9,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.23 : 12,600.60 = 6,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.23/12,600.60 = 6,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.23x = 12,600.60 × 6,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.23x = 79,709,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,709,001.49/8,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.88

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