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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.85, 12,732.03 and 2,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.85, 12,732.03 and 2,249.24 is: 3,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.85 : 12,732.03 = 2,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.85/12,732.03 = 2,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.85x = 12,732.03 × 2,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.85x = 28,637,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637,327.50/8,488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.52

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