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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.92, 12,648.30 and 6,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.92, 12,648.30 and 6,358.68 is: 9,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.92 : 12,648.30 = 6,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.92/12,648.30 = 6,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.92x = 12,648.30 × 6,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.92x = 80,426,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,426,492.24/8,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.17

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