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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.52, 12,714.49 and 7,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.52, 12,714.49 and 7,955.51 is: 11,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.52 : 12,714.49 = 7,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.52/12,714.49 = 7,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.52x = 12,714.49 × 7,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.52x = 101,150,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,150,252.34/8,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,872.76

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