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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.16, 12,906.11 and 2,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.16, 12,906.11 and 2,758.38 is: 4,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.16 : 12,906.11 = 2,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.16/12,906.11 = 2,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.16x = 12,906.11 × 2,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.16x = 35,599,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,955.70/8,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.01

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