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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.52, 12,754.44 and 6,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.52, 12,754.44 and 6,301.44 is: 9,443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.52 : 12,754.44 = 6,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.52/12,754.44 = 6,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.52x = 12,754.44 × 6,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.52x = 80,371,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371,338.39/8,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.76

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