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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.71, 12,550.77 and 6,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.71, 12,550.77 and 6,519.84 is: 9,767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.71 : 12,550.77 = 6,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.71/12,550.77 = 6,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.71x = 12,550.77 × 6,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.71x = 81,829,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,829,012.28/8,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.47

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