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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.93, 12,832.32 and 6,483.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.93, 12,832.32 and 6,483.00 is: 9,726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.93 : 12,832.32 = 6,483.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.93/12,832.32 = 6,483.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.93x = 12,832.32 × 6,483.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.93x = 83,192,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192,002.99/8,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,726.73

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