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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.39, 12,791.62 and 4,080.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.39, 12,791.62 and 4,080.81 is: 6,122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.39 : 12,791.62 = 4,080.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.39/12,791.62 = 4,080.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.39x = 12,791.62 × 4,080.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.39x = 52,200,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,223.88/8,525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.92

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