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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.62, 12,731.50 and 6,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.62, 12,731.50 and 6,285.72 is: 9,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.62 : 12,731.50 = 6,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.62/12,731.50 = 6,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.62x = 12,731.50 × 6,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.62x = 80,026,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026,644.18/8,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.08

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