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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.67, 12,796.44 and 4,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.67, 12,796.44 and 4,368.66 is: 6,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.67 : 12,796.44 = 4,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.67/12,796.44 = 4,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.67x = 12,796.44 × 4,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.67x = 55,903,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,903,295.57/8,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.06

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