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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.40, 12,315.84 and 6,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.40, 12,315.84 and 6,276.54 is: 8,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.40 : 12,315.84 = 6,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.40/12,315.84 = 6,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.40x = 12,315.84 × 6,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.40x = 77,300,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300,862.39/8,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.83

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