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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.40, 12,845.10 and 7,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.40, 12,845.10 and 7,469.90 is: 11,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.40 : 12,845.10 = 7,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.40/12,845.10 = 7,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.40x = 12,845.10 × 7,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.40x = 95,951,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,951,612.49/8,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.85

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