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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.64, 11,774.96 and 6,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.64, 11,774.96 and 6,535.52 is: 9,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.64 : 11,774.96 = 6,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.64/11,774.96 = 6,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.64x = 11,774.96 × 6,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.64x = 76,955,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,955,486.58/8,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.18

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