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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.16, 12,598.56 and 2,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.16, 12,598.56 and 2,855.02 is: 4,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.16 : 12,598.56 = 2,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.16/12,598.56 = 2,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.16x = 12,598.56 × 2,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.16x = 35,969,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969,140.77/8,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.43

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