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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.60, 12,673.20 and 2,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.60, 12,673.20 and 2,903.20 is: 4,354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.60 : 12,673.20 = 2,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.60/12,673.20 = 2,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.60x = 12,673.20 × 2,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.60x = 36,792,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792,834.24/8,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.39

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