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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.82, 12,763.80 and 3,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.82, 12,763.80 and 3,573.52 is: 5,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.82 : 12,763.80 = 3,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.82/12,763.80 = 3,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.82x = 12,763.80 × 3,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.82x = 45,611,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,694.58/8,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.52

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