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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.08, 11,771.72 and 7,363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.08, 11,771.72 and 7,363.65 is: 10,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.08 : 11,771.72 = 7,363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.08/11,771.72 = 7,363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.08x = 11,771.72 × 7,363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.08x = 86,682,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682,844.39/8,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.86

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