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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.76, 12,967.38 and 2,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.76, 12,967.38 and 2,803.61 is: 4,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.76 : 12,967.38 = 2,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.76/12,967.38 = 2,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.76x = 12,967.38 × 2,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.76x = 36,355,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,355,508.66/8,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.04

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