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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.19, 12,845.60 and 3,300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.19, 12,845.60 and 3,300.02 is: 4,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.19 : 12,845.60 = 3,300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.19/12,845.60 = 3,300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.19x = 12,845.60 × 3,300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.19x = 42,390,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,680.93/8,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.34

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