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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.54, 12,643.25 and 6,475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.54, 12,643.25 and 6,475.11 is: 9,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.54 : 12,643.25 = 6,475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.54/12,643.25 = 6,475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.54x = 12,643.25 × 6,475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.54x = 81,866,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,866,402.13/8,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.07

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