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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.16, 12,742.52 and 2,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.16, 12,742.52 and 2,255.19 is: 3,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.16 : 12,742.52 = 2,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.16/12,742.52 = 2,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.16x = 12,742.52 × 2,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.16x = 28,736,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,736,792.40/8,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.73

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