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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.67, 12,907.52 and 2,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.67, 12,907.52 and 2,680.28 is: 4,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.67 : 12,907.52 = 2,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.67/12,907.52 = 2,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.67x = 12,907.52 × 2,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.67x = 34,595,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595,767.71/8,603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.05

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