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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.03, 12,681.35 and 2,907.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.03, 12,681.35 and 2,907.33 is: 4,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.03 : 12,681.35 = 2,907.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.03/12,681.35 = 2,907.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.03x = 12,681.35 × 2,907.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.03x = 36,868,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868,854.76/8,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.10

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