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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.48, 12,754.01 and 2,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.48, 12,754.01 and 2,262.94 is: 3,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.48 : 12,754.01 = 2,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.48/12,754.01 = 2,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.48x = 12,754.01 × 2,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.48x = 28,861,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861,520.43/8,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.08

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