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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.67, 12,777.41 and 6,182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.67, 12,777.41 and 6,182.85 is: 9,262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.67 : 12,777.41 = 6,182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.67/12,777.41 = 6,182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.67x = 12,777.41 × 6,182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.67x = 79,000,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000,809.42/8,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.97

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