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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.77, 12,525.14 and 6,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.77, 12,525.14 and 6,141.71 is: 9,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.77 : 12,525.14 = 6,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.77/12,525.14 = 6,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.77x = 12,525.14 × 6,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.77x = 76,925,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,684.26/8,317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.35

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