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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.15, 12,556.09 and 6,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.15, 12,556.09 and 6,425.38 is: 9,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.15 : 12,556.09 = 6,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.15/12,556.09 = 6,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.15x = 12,556.09 × 6,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.15x = 80,677,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,677,649.56/8,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.89

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