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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.30, 12,644.38 and 6,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.30, 12,644.38 and 6,475.86 is: 9,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.30 : 12,644.38 = 6,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.30/12,644.38 = 6,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.30x = 12,644.38 × 6,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.30x = 81,883,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883,234.67/8,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.19

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