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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.80, 12,658.74 and 6,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.80, 12,658.74 and 6,274.20 is: 9,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.80 : 12,658.74 = 6,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.80/12,658.74 = 6,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.80x = 12,658.74 × 6,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.80x = 79,423,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,466.51/8,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.78

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