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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.68, 12,833.45 and 6,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.68, 12,833.45 and 6,472.06 is: 9,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.68 : 12,833.45 = 6,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.68/12,833.45 = 6,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.68x = 12,833.45 × 6,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.68x = 83,058,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058,842.50/8,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.44

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