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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.83, 13,268.03 and 2,603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.83, 13,268.03 and 2,603.59 is: 3,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.83 : 13,268.03 = 2,603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.83/13,268.03 = 2,603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.83x = 13,268.03 × 2,603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.83x = 34,544,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,545.99/8,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.06

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