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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.75, 12,753.02 and 4,817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.75, 12,753.02 and 4,817.63 is: 7,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.75 : 12,753.02 = 4,817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.75/12,753.02 = 4,817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.75x = 12,753.02 × 4,817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.75x = 61,439,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439,290.38/8,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.33

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