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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.93, 12,827.61 and 4,110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.93, 12,827.61 and 4,110.36 is: 6,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.93 : 12,827.61 = 4,110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.93/12,827.61 = 4,110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.93x = 12,827.61 × 4,110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.93x = 52,726,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726,095.04/8,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.96

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