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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.20, 12,667.80 and 6,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.20, 12,667.80 and 6,258.20 is: 9,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.20 : 12,667.80 = 6,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.20/12,667.80 = 6,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.20x = 12,667.80 × 6,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.20x = 79,277,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277,625.96/8,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.30

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