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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.68, 12,903.98 and 2,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.68, 12,903.98 and 2,278.60 is: 3,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.68 : 12,903.98 = 2,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.68/12,903.98 = 2,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.68x = 12,903.98 × 2,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.68x = 29,403,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403,056.99/8,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.50

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