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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.64, 12,772.38 and 6,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.64, 12,772.38 and 6,327.56 is: 9,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.64 : 12,772.38 = 6,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.64/12,772.38 = 6,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.64x = 12,772.38 × 6,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.64x = 80,818,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818,000.79/8,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.54

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