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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.52, 12,714.72 and 6,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.52, 12,714.72 and 6,152.70 is: 9,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.52 : 12,714.72 = 6,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.52/12,714.72 = 6,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.52x = 12,714.72 × 6,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.52x = 78,229,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229,834.67/8,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.27

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