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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.11, 12,742.22 and 2,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.11, 12,742.22 and 2,651.05 is: 3,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.11 : 12,742.22 = 2,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.11/12,742.22 = 2,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.11x = 12,742.22 × 2,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.11x = 33,780,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780,249.08/8,495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.43

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