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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.22, 12,637.76 and 6,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.22, 12,637.76 and 6,577.88 is: 9,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.22 : 12,637.76 = 6,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.22/12,637.76 = 6,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.22x = 12,637.76 × 6,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.22x = 83,129,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,129,622.00/8,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.77

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