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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.59, 11,425.86 and 6,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.59, 11,425.86 and 6,152.56 is: 8,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.59 : 11,425.86 = 6,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.59/11,425.86 = 6,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.59x = 11,425.86 × 6,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.59x = 70,298,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,298,260.64/8,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.60

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