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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.75, 12,622.70 and 6,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.75, 12,622.70 and 6,335.69 is: 9,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.75 : 12,622.70 = 6,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.75/12,622.70 = 6,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.75x = 12,622.70 × 6,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.75x = 79,973,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973,466.89/8,419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.32

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