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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.45, 12,806.81 and 6,076.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.45, 12,806.81 and 6,076.01 is: 9,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.45 : 12,806.81 = 6,076.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.45/12,806.81 = 6,076.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.45x = 12,806.81 × 6,076.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.45x = 77,814,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,814,305.63/8,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.30

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