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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.63, 12,611.45 and 6,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.63, 12,611.45 and 6,317.55 is: 9,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.63 : 12,611.45 = 6,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.63/12,611.45 = 6,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.63x = 12,611.45 × 6,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.63x = 79,673,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,673,434.36/8,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.39

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