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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.29, 12,662.61 and 6,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.29, 12,662.61 and 6,365.26 is: 9,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.29 : 12,662.61 = 6,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.29/12,662.61 = 6,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.29x = 12,662.61 × 6,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.29x = 80,600,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,600,804.93/8,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.40

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