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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.08, 12,755.16 and 6,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.08, 12,755.16 and 6,211.44 is: 9,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.08 : 12,755.16 = 6,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.08/12,755.16 = 6,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.08x = 12,755.16 × 6,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.08x = 79,227,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,911.03/8,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.60

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