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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.20, 12,552.84 and 6,532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.20, 12,552.84 and 6,532.48 is: 9,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.20 : 12,552.84 = 6,532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.20/12,552.84 = 6,532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.20x = 12,552.84 × 6,532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.20x = 82,001,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001,176.24/8,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.29

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