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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.96, 12,597.02 and 6,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.96, 12,597.02 and 6,183.70 is: 9,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.96 : 12,597.02 = 6,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.96/12,597.02 = 6,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.96x = 12,597.02 × 6,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.96x = 77,896,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,896,192.57/8,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.48

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