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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.73, 12,780.38 and 4,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.73, 12,780.38 and 4,367.69 is: 6,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.73 : 12,780.38 = 4,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.73/12,780.38 = 4,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.73x = 12,780.38 × 4,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.73x = 55,820,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,737.92/8,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.33

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