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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.97, 12,776.67 and 6,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.97, 12,776.67 and 6,065.73 is: 9,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.97 : 12,776.67 = 6,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.97/12,776.67 = 6,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.97x = 12,776.67 × 6,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.97x = 77,499,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499,830.52/8,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.85

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