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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.60, 12,672.30 and 6,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.60, 12,672.30 and 6,259.40 is: 9,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.60 : 12,672.30 = 6,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.60/12,672.30 = 6,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.60x = 12,672.30 × 6,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.60x = 79,320,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,994.62/8,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.12

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