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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.73, 12,601.35 and 6,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.73, 12,601.35 and 6,326.31 is: 9,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.73 : 12,601.35 = 6,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.73/12,601.35 = 6,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.73x = 12,601.35 × 6,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.73x = 79,720,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,720,046.52/8,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.63

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