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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.44, 12,737.25 and 6,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.44, 12,737.25 and 6,671.16 is: 9,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.44 : 12,737.25 = 6,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.44/12,737.25 = 6,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.44x = 12,737.25 × 6,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.44x = 84,972,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,972,232.71/8,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.07

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