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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.76, 12,828.75 and 6,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.76, 12,828.75 and 6,057.48 is: 9,085.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.76 : 12,828.75 = 6,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.76/12,828.75 = 6,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.76x = 12,828.75 × 6,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.76x = 77,709,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709,896.55/8,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.94

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