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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.05, 12,525.83 and 6,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.05, 12,525.83 and 6,145.27 is: 9,210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.05 : 12,525.83 = 6,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.05/12,525.83 = 6,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.05x = 12,525.83 × 6,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.05x = 76,974,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,607.32/8,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.74

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