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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.77, 12,837.51 and 3,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.77, 12,837.51 and 3,363 is: 5,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.77 : 12,837.51 = 3,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.77/12,837.51 = 3,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.77x = 12,837.51 × 3,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.77x = 43,172,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172,546.13/8,560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.07

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