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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.32, 12,845.79 and 2,720.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.32, 12,845.79 and 2,720.79 is: 4,081.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.32 : 12,845.79 = 2,720.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.32/12,845.79 = 2,720.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.32x = 12,845.79 × 2,720.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.32x = 34,950,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,696.97/8,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.44

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