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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.50, 12,966.17 and 2,403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.50, 12,966.17 and 2,403.53 is: 3,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.50 : 12,966.17 = 2,403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.50/12,966.17 = 2,403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.50x = 12,966.17 × 2,403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.50x = 31,164,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164,563.87/8,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.55

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