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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.52, 12,783.30 and 7,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.52, 12,783.30 and 7,075 is: 10,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.52 : 12,783.30 = 7,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.52/12,783.30 = 7,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.52x = 12,783.30 × 7,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.52x = 90,441,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,441,847.50/8,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.12

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