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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.52, 12,797.48 and 6,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.52, 12,797.48 and 6,191.66 is: 9,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.52 : 12,797.48 = 6,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.52/12,797.48 = 6,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.52x = 12,797.48 × 6,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.52x = 79,237,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,237,645.02/8,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.11

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