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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.65, 12,558.32 and 6,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.65, 12,558.32 and 6,426.88 is: 9,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.65 : 12,558.32 = 6,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.65/12,558.32 = 6,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.65x = 12,558.32 × 6,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.65x = 80,710,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,710,815.64/8,411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.12

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