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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.96, 12,806.06 and 6,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.96, 12,806.06 and 6,075.52 is: 9,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.96 : 12,806.06 = 6,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.96/12,806.06 = 6,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.96x = 12,806.06 × 6,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.96x = 77,803,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803,473.65/8,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.55

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