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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.40, 12,787.86 and 4,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.40, 12,787.86 and 4,366.76 is: 6,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.40 : 12,787.86 = 4,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.40/12,787.86 = 4,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.40x = 12,787.86 × 4,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.40x = 55,841,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,515.53/8,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.79

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