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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.14, 12,675.06 and 2,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.14, 12,675.06 and 2,903.91 is: 4,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.14 : 12,675.06 = 2,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.14/12,675.06 = 2,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.14x = 12,675.06 × 2,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.14x = 36,807,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807,233.48/8,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.78

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