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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.35, 12,665.03 and 2,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.35, 12,665.03 and 2,203.36 is: 3,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.35 : 12,665.03 = 2,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.35/12,665.03 = 2,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.35x = 12,665.03 × 2,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.35x = 27,905,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,620.50/8,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.04

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