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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.68, 12,819.84 and 6,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.68, 12,819.84 and 6,082.52 is: 9,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.68 : 12,819.84 = 6,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.68/12,819.84 = 6,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.68x = 12,819.84 × 6,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.68x = 77,976,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,976,933.20/8,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.99

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