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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.88, 12,054.84 and 7,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.88, 12,054.84 and 7,573.52 is: 10,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.88 : 12,054.84 = 7,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.88/12,054.84 = 7,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.88x = 12,054.84 × 7,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.88x = 91,297,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,297,571.84/8,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.58

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