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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.74, 12,774.14 and 6,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.74, 12,774.14 and 6,048.22 is: 9,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.74 : 12,774.14 = 6,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.74/12,774.14 = 6,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.74x = 12,774.14 × 6,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.74x = 77,260,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260,809.03/8,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.06

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