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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.44, 12,527.20 and 6,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.44, 12,527.20 and 6,775.17 is: 10,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.44 : 12,527.20 = 6,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.44/12,527.20 = 6,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.44x = 12,527.20 × 6,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.44x = 84,873,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,873,909.62/8,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.21

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