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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.29, 12,843.41 and 6,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.29, 12,843.41 and 6,902.52 is: 10,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.29 : 12,843.41 = 6,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.29/12,843.41 = 6,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.29x = 12,843.41 × 6,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.29x = 88,651,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651,859.88/8,577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.66

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