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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.70, 12,787.05 and 6,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.70, 12,787.05 and 6,337.70 is: 9,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.70 : 12,787.05 = 6,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.70/12,787.05 = 6,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.70x = 12,787.05 × 6,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.70x = 81,040,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,040,486.79/8,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.55

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