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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.20, 12,251.46 and 6,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.20, 12,251.46 and 6,526.12 is: 9,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.20 : 12,251.46 = 6,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.20/12,251.46 = 6,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.20x = 12,251.46 × 6,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.20x = 79,954,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,954,498.14/8,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.74

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