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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.70, 12,637.71 and 6,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.70, 12,637.71 and 6,345 is: 9,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.70 : 12,637.71 = 6,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.70/12,637.71 = 6,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.70x = 12,637.71 × 6,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.70x = 80,186,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,186,269.95/8,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.10

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