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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.03, 12,893.33 and 2,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.03, 12,893.33 and 2,753.64 is: 4,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.03 : 12,893.33 = 2,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.03/12,893.33 = 2,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.03x = 12,893.33 × 2,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.03x = 35,503,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,503,575.45/8,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.83

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