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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.87, 12,753.85 and 6,422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.87, 12,753.85 and 6,422.11 is: 9,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.87 : 12,753.85 = 6,422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.87/12,753.85 = 6,422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.87x = 12,753.85 × 6,422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.87x = 81,906,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906,627.51/8,508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.02

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