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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.31, 12,755.93 and 2,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.31, 12,755.93 and 2,263.57 is: 3,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.31 : 12,755.93 = 2,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.31/12,755.93 = 2,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.31x = 12,755.93 × 2,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.31x = 28,873,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873,897.26/8,503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.61

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