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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.40, 12,755.10 and 2,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.40, 12,755.10 and 2,263.40 is: 3,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.40 : 12,755.10 = 2,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.40/12,755.10 = 2,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.40x = 12,755.10 × 2,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.40x = 28,869,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,869,893.34/8,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.10

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