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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.92, 12,843.36 and 6,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.92, 12,843.36 and 6,255.36 is: 9,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.92 : 12,843.36 = 6,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.92/12,843.36 = 6,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.92x = 12,843.36 × 6,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.92x = 80,339,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,339,840.41/8,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.78

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