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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.98, 12,247.44 and 6,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.98, 12,247.44 and 6,524.73 is: 9,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.98 : 12,247.44 = 6,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.98/12,247.44 = 6,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.98x = 12,247.44 × 6,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.98x = 79,911,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,911,239.19/8,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.07

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