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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.40, 12,792.90 and 6,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.40, 12,792.90 and 6,363.80 is: 9,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.40 : 12,792.90 = 6,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.40/12,792.90 = 6,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.40x = 12,792.90 × 6,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.40x = 81,411,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,411,457.02/8,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.93

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