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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.36, 12,853.82 and 3,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.36, 12,853.82 and 3,373.88 is: 5,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.36 : 12,853.82 = 3,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.36/12,853.82 = 3,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.36x = 12,853.82 × 3,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.36x = 43,367,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,190.39/8,564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.68

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