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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.11, 12,844.66 and 5,640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.11, 12,844.66 and 5,640.73 is: 8,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.11 : 12,844.66 = 5,640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.11/12,844.66 = 5,640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.11x = 12,844.66 × 5,640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.11x = 72,453,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,453,259.00/8,563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.09

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