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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507, 12,763.09 and 4,349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507, 12,763.09 and 4,349.93 is: 6,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507 : 12,763.09 = 4,349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507/12,763.09 = 4,349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507x = 12,763.09 × 4,349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507x = 55,518,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,518,489.35/8,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.21

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