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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.60, 12,832.80 and 6,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.60, 12,832.80 and 6,366.40 is: 9,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.60 : 12,832.80 = 6,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.60/12,832.80 = 6,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.60x = 12,832.80 × 6,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.60x = 81,698,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,698,737.92/8,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.55

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