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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.93, 12,736.95 and 2,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.93, 12,736.95 and 2,250.85 is: 3,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.93 : 12,736.95 = 2,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.93/12,736.95 = 2,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.93x = 12,736.95 × 2,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.93x = 28,668,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,668,963.91/8,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.42

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