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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513, 12,773.82 and 3,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513, 12,773.82 and 3,897.16 is: 5,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513 : 12,773.82 = 3,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513/12,773.82 = 3,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513x = 12,773.82 × 3,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513x = 49,781,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781,620.35/8,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.72

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