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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.57, 12,792.96 and 6,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.57, 12,792.96 and 6,056.91 is: 9,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.57 : 12,792.96 = 6,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.57/12,792.96 = 6,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.57x = 12,792.96 × 6,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.57x = 77,485,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,485,807.35/8,529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.37

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