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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.82, 12,791.84 and 6,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.82, 12,791.84 and 6,056.16 is: 9,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.82 : 12,791.84 = 6,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.82/12,791.84 = 6,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.82x = 12,791.84 × 6,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.82x = 77,469,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,469,399.45/8,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.25

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