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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.62, 12,665.43 and 2,203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.62, 12,665.43 and 2,203.61 is: 3,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.62 : 12,665.43 = 2,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.62/12,665.43 = 2,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.62x = 12,665.43 × 2,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.62x = 27,909,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909,699.87/8,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.42

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