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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.83, 12,848.45 and 3,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.83, 12,848.45 and 3,016.95 is: 4,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.83 : 12,848.45 = 3,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.83/12,848.45 = 3,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.83x = 12,848.45 × 3,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.83x = 38,763,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763,116.14/8,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.38

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