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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.51, 9,953.83 and 6,563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.51, 9,953.83 and 6,563.67 is: 8,994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.51 : 9,953.83 = 6,563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.51/9,953.83 = 6,563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.51x = 9,953.83 × 6,563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.51x = 65,333,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333,638.95/7,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.78

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