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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.13, 12,863.73 and 3,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.13, 12,863.73 and 3,308.90 is: 4,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.13 : 12,863.73 = 3,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.13/12,863.73 = 3,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.13x = 12,863.73 × 3,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.13x = 42,564,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,796.20/8,575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.75

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