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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.54, 12,755.84 and 4,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.54, 12,755.84 and 4,062.80 is: 6,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.54 : 12,755.84 = 4,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.54/12,755.84 = 4,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.54x = 12,755.84 × 4,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.54x = 51,824,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,824,384.71/8,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.58

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