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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.64, 12,791.88 and 4,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.64, 12,791.88 and 4,142.64 is: 6,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.64 : 12,791.88 = 4,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.64/12,791.88 = 4,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.64x = 12,791.88 × 4,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.64x = 52,992,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,992,153.76/8,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.62

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