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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.73, 12,769.65 and 6,045.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.73, 12,769.65 and 6,045.21 is: 9,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.73 : 12,769.65 = 6,045.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.73/12,769.65 = 6,045.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.73x = 12,769.65 × 6,045.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.73x = 77,195,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195,215.88/8,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.57

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