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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.40, 12,866.10 and 6,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.40, 12,866.10 and 6,273.40 is: 9,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.40 : 12,866.10 = 6,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.40/12,866.10 = 6,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.40x = 12,866.10 × 6,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.40x = 80,714,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714,191.74/8,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.10

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