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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.64, 12,854.29 and 6,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.64, 12,854.29 and 6,325.07 is: 9,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.64 : 12,854.29 = 6,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.64/12,854.29 = 6,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.64x = 12,854.29 × 6,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.64x = 81,304,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,304,284.05/8,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.32

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