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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.98, 12,775.97 and 3,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.98, 12,775.97 and 3,583.24 is: 5,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.98 : 12,775.97 = 3,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.98/12,775.97 = 3,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.98x = 12,775.97 × 3,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.98x = 45,779,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,779,284.95/8,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.96

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