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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.01, 12,847.10 and 4,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.01, 12,847.10 and 4,063.52 is: 6,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.01 : 12,847.10 = 4,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.01/12,847.10 = 4,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.01x = 12,847.10 × 4,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.01x = 52,204,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204,363.24/8,563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.50

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