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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.96, 12,803.06 and 6,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.96, 12,803.06 and 6,073.52 is: 9,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.96 : 12,803.06 = 6,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.96/12,803.06 = 6,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.96x = 12,803.06 × 6,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.96x = 77,759,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,759,640.97/8,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.55

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