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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.88, 12,851.46 and 6,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.88, 12,851.46 and 6,225.66 is: 9,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.88 : 12,851.46 = 6,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.88/12,851.46 = 6,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.88x = 12,851.46 × 6,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.88x = 80,008,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,008,820.46/8,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.52

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