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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.97, 12,771.95 and 6,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.97, 12,771.95 and 6,773.94 is: 10,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.97 : 12,771.95 = 6,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.97/12,771.95 = 6,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.97x = 12,771.95 × 6,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.97x = 86,516,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516,389.11/8,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.40

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