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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.98, 12,779.37 and 6,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.98, 12,779.37 and 6,184.17 is: 9,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.98 : 12,779.37 = 6,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.98/12,779.37 = 6,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.98x = 12,779.37 × 6,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.98x = 79,029,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,029,796.57/8,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.95

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