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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.57, 12,333.70 and 6,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.57, 12,333.70 and 6,252.90 is: 8,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.57 : 12,333.70 = 6,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.57/12,333.70 = 6,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.57x = 12,333.70 × 6,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.57x = 77,121,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,121,354.29/8,942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.07

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