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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.66, 12,808.31 and 6,575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.66, 12,808.31 and 6,575.85 is: 9,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.66 : 12,808.31 = 6,575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.66/12,808.31 = 6,575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.66x = 12,808.31 × 6,575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.66x = 84,225,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,225,492.43/8,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.88

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