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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.83, 12,058.38 and 6,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.83, 12,058.38 and 6,095.49 is: 8,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.83 : 12,058.38 = 6,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.83/12,058.38 = 6,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.83x = 12,058.38 × 6,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.83x = 73,501,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501,734.71/8,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.48

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