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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603, 12,904.48 and 2,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603, 12,904.48 and 2,363.02 is: 3,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603 : 12,904.48 = 2,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603/12,904.48 = 2,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603x = 12,904.48 × 2,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603x = 30,493,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,544.33/8,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.52

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