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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,489.93, 12,735.45 and 2,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,489.93, 12,735.45 and 2,249.85 is: 3,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,489.93 : 12,735.45 = 2,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,489.93/12,735.45 = 2,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,489.93x = 12,735.45 × 2,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,489.93x = 28,652,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652,852.18/8,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.92

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