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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.52, 11,994.96 and 6,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.52, 11,994.96 and 6,532 is: 9,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.52 : 11,994.96 = 6,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.52/11,994.96 = 6,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.52x = 11,994.96 × 6,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.52x = 78,351,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351,078.72/8,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.69

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