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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.64, 12,792.96 and 6,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.64, 12,792.96 and 6,583.68 is: 9,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.64 : 12,792.96 = 6,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.64/12,792.96 = 6,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.64x = 12,792.96 × 6,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.64x = 84,224,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,224,754.89/8,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.52

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