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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.48, 12,752.78 and 6,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.48, 12,752.78 and 6,033.96 is: 9,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.48 : 12,752.78 = 6,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.48/12,752.78 = 6,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.48x = 12,752.78 × 6,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.48x = 76,949,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949,734.24/8,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.70

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