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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.72, 12,674.72 and 2,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.72, 12,674.72 and 2,903.84 is: 4,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.72 : 12,674.72 = 2,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.72/12,674.72 = 2,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.72x = 12,674.72 × 2,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.72x = 36,805,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805,358.92/8,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.29

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