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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.68, 12,665.22 and 6,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.68, 12,665.22 and 6,369.88 is: 9,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.68 : 12,665.22 = 6,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.68/12,665.22 = 6,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.68x = 12,665.22 × 6,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.68x = 80,675,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675,931.57/8,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.52

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