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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.52, 11,568.48 and 6,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.52, 11,568.48 and 6,134.28 is: 8,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.52 : 11,568.48 = 6,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.52/11,568.48 = 6,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.52x = 11,568.48 × 6,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.52x = 70,964,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,964,295.49/8,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.82

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