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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.09, 12,835.94 and 5,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.09, 12,835.94 and 5,790.08 is: 8,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.09 : 12,835.94 = 5,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.09/12,835.94 = 5,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.09x = 12,835.94 × 5,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.09x = 74,321,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,321,171.47/8,563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.24

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