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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.43, 12,965.23 and 2,403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.43, 12,965.23 and 2,403.94 is: 3,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.43 : 12,965.23 = 2,403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.43/12,965.23 = 2,403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.43x = 12,965.23 × 2,403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.43x = 31,167,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167,635.01/8,643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.93

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