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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.05, 12,775.93 and 6,443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.05, 12,775.93 and 6,443.35 is: 9,656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.05 : 12,775.93 = 6,443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.05/12,775.93 = 6,443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.05x = 12,775.93 × 6,443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.05x = 82,319,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,319,740.52/8,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,656.22

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