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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.33, 12,755.82 and 2,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.33, 12,755.82 and 2,963.62 is: 4,440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.33 : 12,755.82 = 2,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.33/12,755.82 = 2,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.33x = 12,755.82 × 2,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.33x = 37,803,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,339.49/8,513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.49

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