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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.98, 12,248.94 and 6,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.98, 12,248.94 and 6,525.73 is: 9,788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.98 : 12,248.94 = 6,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.98/12,248.94 = 6,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.98x = 12,248.94 × 6,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.98x = 79,933,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,933,275.23/8,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.57

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