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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.70, 12,755.55 and 6,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.70, 12,755.55 and 6,430.10 is: 9,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.70 : 12,755.55 = 6,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.70/12,755.55 = 6,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.70x = 12,755.55 × 6,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.70x = 82,019,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,019,462.06/8,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.15

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