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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.91, 12,773.57 and 4,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.91, 12,773.57 and 4,575.30 is: 6,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.91 : 12,773.57 = 4,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.91/12,773.57 = 4,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.91x = 12,773.57 × 4,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.91x = 58,442,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442,891.94/8,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.32

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