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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.03, 12,836.97 and 4,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.03, 12,836.97 and 4,393.56 is: 6,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.03 : 12,836.97 = 4,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.03/12,836.97 = 4,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.03x = 12,836.97 × 4,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.03x = 56,399,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,399,997.91/8,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.47

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