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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.96, 12,903.48 and 2,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.96, 12,903.48 and 2,363.44 is: 3,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.96 : 12,903.48 = 2,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.96/12,903.48 = 2,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.96x = 12,903.48 × 2,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.96x = 30,496,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496,600.77/8,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.90

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