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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.02, 12,767.76 and 6,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.02, 12,767.76 and 6,443.28 is: 9,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.02 : 12,767.76 = 6,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.02/12,767.76 = 6,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.02x = 12,767.76 × 6,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.02x = 82,266,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266,252.65/8,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.72

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