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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.04, 12,362.28 and 8,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.04, 12,362.28 and 8,563.44 is: 11,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.04 : 12,362.28 = 8,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.04/12,362.28 = 8,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.04x = 12,362.28 × 8,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.04x = 105,863,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,863,643.04/8,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.04

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