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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.45, 12,364.27 and 6,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.45, 12,364.27 and 6,874.64 is: 10,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.45 : 12,364.27 = 6,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.45/12,364.27 = 6,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.45x = 12,364.27 × 6,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.45x = 84,999,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999,826.10/8,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.96

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