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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.16, 13,265.57 and 2,603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.16, 13,265.57 and 2,603.17 is: 3,905.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.16 : 13,265.57 = 2,603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.16/13,265.57 = 2,603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.16x = 13,265.57 × 2,603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.16x = 34,532,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532,533.86/8,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.00

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