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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.03, 12,663.36 and 2,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.03, 12,663.36 and 2,896.28 is: 4,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.03 : 12,663.36 = 2,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.03/12,663.36 = 2,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.03x = 12,663.36 × 2,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.03x = 36,676,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,676,636.30/8,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.01

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