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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.32, 12,551.58 and 6,527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.32, 12,551.58 and 6,527.72 is: 9,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.32 : 12,551.58 = 6,527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.32/12,551.58 = 6,527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.32x = 12,551.58 × 6,527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.32x = 81,933,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933,199.80/8,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.36

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