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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.73, 11,921.28 and 6,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.73, 11,921.28 and 6,512.12 is: 8,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.73 : 11,921.28 = 6,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.73/11,921.28 = 6,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.73x = 11,921.28 × 6,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.73x = 77,632,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,632,805.91/8,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.72

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