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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.07, 12,904.14 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.07, 12,904.14 and 2,362.96 is: 3,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.07 : 12,904.14 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.07/12,904.14 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.07x = 12,904.14 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.07x = 30,491,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491,954.84/8,603.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.31

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