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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.93, 13,261.33 and 2,603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.93, 13,261.33 and 2,603.13 is: 3,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.93 : 13,261.33 = 2,603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.93/13,261.33 = 2,603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.93x = 13,261.33 × 2,603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.93x = 34,520,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,965.96/8,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.35

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