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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.08, 12,671.49 and 2,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.08, 12,671.49 and 2,903.97 is: 4,354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.08 : 12,671.49 = 2,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.08/12,671.49 = 2,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.08x = 12,671.49 × 2,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.08x = 36,797,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,626.82/8,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.71

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