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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,491.93, 12,738.45 and 2,251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,491.93, 12,738.45 and 2,251.85 is: 3,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,491.93 : 12,738.45 = 2,251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,491.93/12,738.45 = 2,251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,491.93x = 12,738.45 × 2,251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,491.93x = 28,685,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685,078.63/8,491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.92

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