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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.64, 12,674.31 and 2,903.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.64, 12,674.31 and 2,903.41 is: 4,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.64 : 12,674.31 = 2,903.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.64/12,674.31 = 2,903.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.64x = 12,674.31 × 2,903.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.64x = 36,798,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,718.40/8,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.03

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