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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.01, 12,844.48 and 2,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.01, 12,844.48 and 2,720.08 is: 4,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.01 : 12,844.48 = 2,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.01/12,844.48 = 2,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.01x = 12,844.48 × 2,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.01x = 34,937,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,937,935.34/8,563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.10

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