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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.73, 12,665.60 and 2,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.73, 12,665.60 and 2,203.73 is: 3,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.73 : 12,665.60 = 2,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.73/12,665.60 = 2,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.73x = 12,665.60 × 2,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.73x = 27,911,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911,562.69/8,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.60

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