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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.08, 11,722.68 and 6,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.08, 11,722.68 and 6,264.27 is: 8,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.08 : 11,722.68 = 6,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.08/11,722.68 = 6,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.08x = 11,722.68 × 6,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.08x = 73,434,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,434,032.64/8,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.27

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