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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.42, 12,771.96 and 6,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.42, 12,771.96 and 6,654.04 is: 9,969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.42 : 12,771.96 = 6,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.42/12,771.96 = 6,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.42x = 12,771.96 × 6,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.42x = 84,985,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,985,132.72/8,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.61

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