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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.48, 11,753.04 and 6,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.48, 11,753.04 and 6,519.52 is: 9,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.48 : 11,753.04 = 6,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.48/11,753.04 = 6,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.48x = 11,753.04 × 6,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.48x = 76,624,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,624,179.34/8,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.39

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