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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.40, 12,755.40 and 6,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.40, 12,755.40 and 6,338.80 is: 9,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.40 : 12,755.40 = 6,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.40/12,755.40 = 6,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.40x = 12,755.40 × 6,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.40x = 80,853,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853,929.52/8,520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.45

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