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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.77, 12,502.49 and 6,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.77, 12,502.49 and 6,126.71 is: 9,225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.77 : 12,502.49 = 6,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.77/12,502.49 = 6,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.77x = 12,502.49 × 6,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.77x = 76,599,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,599,037.36/8,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.72

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