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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.32, 12,788.74 and 6,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.32, 12,788.74 and 6,474.30 is: 9,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.32 : 12,788.74 = 6,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.32/12,788.74 = 6,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.32x = 12,788.74 × 6,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.32x = 82,798,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,798,139.38/8,548.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.90

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