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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,491.47, 12,735.97 and 2,251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,491.47, 12,735.97 and 2,251.86 is: 3,377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,491.47 : 12,735.97 = 2,251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,491.47/12,735.97 = 2,251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,491.47x = 12,735.97 × 2,251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,491.47x = 28,679,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,615.77/8,491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.46

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