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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.92, 12,807.42 and 6,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.92, 12,807.42 and 6,345.34 is: 9,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.92 : 12,807.42 = 6,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.92/12,807.42 = 6,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.92x = 12,807.42 × 6,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.92x = 81,267,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267,434.42/8,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.39

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