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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.77, 12,679.17 and 2,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.77, 12,679.17 and 2,903.68 is: 4,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.77 : 12,679.17 = 2,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.77/12,679.17 = 2,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.77x = 12,679.17 × 2,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.77x = 36,816,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,816,252.35/8,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.04

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