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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.56 and 7,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.52, 12,552.56 and 7,953.20 is: 11,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.52 : 12,552.56 = 7,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.52/12,552.56 = 7,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.52x = 12,552.56 × 7,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.52x = 99,833,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,833,020.19/8,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.17

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