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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.72, 12,703.33 and 6,398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.72, 12,703.33 and 6,398.19 is: 9,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.72 : 12,703.33 = 6,398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.72/12,703.33 = 6,398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.72x = 12,703.33 × 6,398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.72x = 81,278,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,278,350.73/8,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.38

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