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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.83, 12,773.97 and 4,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.83, 12,773.97 and 4,353.71 is: 6,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.83 : 12,773.97 = 4,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.83/12,773.97 = 4,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.83x = 12,773.97 × 4,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.83x = 55,614,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614,097.06/8,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.51

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