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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.75, 12,965.52 and 2,403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.75, 12,965.52 and 2,403.19 is: 3,604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.75 : 12,965.52 = 2,403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.75/12,965.52 = 2,403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.75x = 12,965.52 × 2,403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.75x = 31,158,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,158,608.01/8,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.34

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