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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.70, 12,905.55 and 3,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.70, 12,905.55 and 3,063.30 is: 4,594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.70 : 12,905.55 = 3,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.70/12,905.55 = 3,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.70x = 12,905.55 × 3,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.70x = 39,533,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533,571.32/8,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.95

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