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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.28, 12,740.04 and 2,648.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.28, 12,740.04 and 2,648.70 is: 3,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.28 : 12,740.04 = 2,648.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.28/12,740.04 = 2,648.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.28x = 12,740.04 × 2,648.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.28x = 33,744,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,744,543.95/8,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.56

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