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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.04, 12,743.22 and 2,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.04, 12,743.22 and 2,650.70 is: 3,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.04 : 12,743.22 = 2,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.04/12,743.22 = 2,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.04x = 12,743.22 × 2,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.04x = 33,778,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,453.25/8,494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.72

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