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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.82, 12,364.85 and 6,875.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.82, 12,364.85 and 6,875.01 is: 10,300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.82 : 12,364.85 = 6,875.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.82/12,364.85 = 6,875.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.82x = 12,364.85 × 6,875.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.82x = 85,008,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,008,484.59/8,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.54

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