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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.44, 12,092.52 and 7,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.44, 12,092.52 and 7,082.16 is: 9,782.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.44 : 12,092.52 = 7,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.44/12,092.52 = 7,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.44x = 12,092.52 × 7,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.44x = 85,641,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,641,149.29/8,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.59

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