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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.15, 12,639.87 and 6,346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.15, 12,639.87 and 6,346.47 is: 9,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.15 : 12,639.87 = 6,346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.15/12,639.87 = 6,346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.15x = 12,639.87 × 6,346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.15x = 80,218,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,218,555.76/8,433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.29

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