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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.06, 12,744.09 and 2,653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.06, 12,744.09 and 2,653.13 is: 3,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.06 : 12,744.09 = 2,653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.06/12,744.09 = 2,653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.06x = 12,744.09 × 2,653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.06x = 33,811,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,811,663.78/8,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.69

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