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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.30, 12,612.99 and 6,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.30, 12,612.99 and 6,243.82 is: 9,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.30 : 12,612.99 = 6,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.30/12,612.99 = 6,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.30x = 12,612.99 × 6,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.30x = 78,753,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,753,239.22/8,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.23

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