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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.37, 12,743.73 and 2,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.37, 12,743.73 and 2,255.25 is: 3,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.37 : 12,743.73 = 2,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.37/12,743.73 = 2,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.37x = 12,743.73 × 2,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.37x = 28,740,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,740,297.08/8,495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.05

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