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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.55, 12,986.30 and 2,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.55, 12,986.30 and 2,083.73 is: 3,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.55 : 12,986.30 = 2,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.55/12,986.30 = 2,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.55x = 12,986.30 × 2,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.55x = 27,059,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,883.18/8,657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.58

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