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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.89, 12,613.21 and 2,563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.89, 12,613.21 and 2,563.13 is: 3,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.89 : 12,613.21 = 2,563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.89/12,613.21 = 2,563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.89x = 12,613.21 × 2,563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.89x = 32,329,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329,296.95/8,407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.11

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