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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.22, 12,714.93 and 6,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.22, 12,714.93 and 6,530.22 is: 9,798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.22 : 12,714.93 = 6,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.22/12,714.93 = 6,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.22x = 12,714.93 × 6,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.22x = 83,031,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031,290.18/8,474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,798.10

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