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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.91, 12,736.14 and 2,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.91, 12,736.14 and 2,250.94 is: 3,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.91 : 12,736.14 = 2,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.91/12,736.14 = 2,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.91x = 12,736.14 × 2,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.91x = 28,668,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,668,286.97/8,490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.35

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