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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.33, 12,904.52 and 2,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.33, 12,904.52 and 2,363.22 is: 3,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.33 : 12,904.52 = 2,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.33/12,904.52 = 2,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.33x = 12,904.52 × 2,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.33x = 30,496,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496,207.94/8,603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.70

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