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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.54, 12,676.67 and 2,903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.54, 12,676.67 and 2,903.16 is: 4,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.54 : 12,676.67 = 2,903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.54/12,676.67 = 2,903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.54x = 12,676.67 × 2,903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.54x = 36,802,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802,373.88/8,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.03

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