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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.55, 12,613.36 and 6,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.55, 12,613.36 and 6,244.07 is: 9,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.55 : 12,613.36 = 6,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.55/12,613.36 = 6,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.55x = 12,613.36 × 6,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.55x = 78,758,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,758,702.78/8,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.60

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