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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.10, 12,771.96 and 6,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.10, 12,771.96 and 6,463.14 is: 9,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.10 : 12,771.96 = 6,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.10/12,771.96 = 6,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.10x = 12,771.96 × 6,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.10x = 82,546,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,546,965.55/8,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.20

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