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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.30, 12,832.89 and 6,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.30, 12,832.89 and 6,471.68 is: 9,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.30 : 12,832.89 = 6,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.30/12,832.89 = 6,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.30x = 12,832.89 × 6,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.30x = 83,050,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,357.56/8,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.88

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