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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,493.31, 12,739.97 and 2,650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,493.31, 12,739.97 and 2,650.38 is: 3,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,493.31 : 12,739.97 = 2,650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,493.31/12,739.97 = 2,650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,493.31x = 12,739.97 × 2,650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,493.31x = 33,765,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765,761.69/8,493.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.57

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