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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.39, 12,844.73 and 6,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.39, 12,844.73 and 6,253.03 is: 9,376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.39 : 12,844.73 = 6,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.39/12,844.73 = 6,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.39x = 12,844.73 × 6,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.39x = 80,318,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318,478.55/8,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.00

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