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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.07, 12,786.21 and 6,052.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.07, 12,786.21 and 6,052.41 is: 9,077.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.07 : 12,786.21 = 6,052.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.07/12,786.21 = 6,052.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.07x = 12,786.21 × 6,052.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.07x = 77,387,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,387,385.27/8,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.62

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