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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.60, 12,695.40 and 6,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.60, 12,695.40 and 6,276.60 is: 9,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.60 : 12,695.40 = 6,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.60/12,695.40 = 6,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.60x = 12,695.40 × 6,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.60x = 79,683,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683,947.64/8,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.90

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