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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.48, 12,104.96 and 6,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.48, 12,104.96 and 6,082.50 is: 8,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.48 : 12,104.96 = 6,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.48/12,104.96 = 6,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.48x = 12,104.96 × 6,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.48x = 73,628,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,628,419.20/8,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.24

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