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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,509.92, 12,707.52 and 6,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,509.92, 12,707.52 and 6,952.99 is: 10,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.92 : 12,707.52 = 6,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.92/12,707.52 = 6,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.92x = 12,707.52 × 6,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.92x = 88,355,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,355,259.48/8,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.62

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