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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.88, 12,053.46 and 7,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.88, 12,053.46 and 7,572.52 is: 10,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.88 : 12,053.46 = 7,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.88/12,053.46 = 7,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.88x = 12,053.46 × 7,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.88x = 91,275,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275,066.92/8,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.20

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