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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.73, 12,763.52 and 4,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.73, 12,763.52 and 4,362.38 is: 6,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.73 : 12,763.52 = 4,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.73/12,763.52 = 4,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.73x = 12,763.52 × 4,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.73x = 55,679,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679,260.56/8,519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.33

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