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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.92, 12,750.10 and 2,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.92, 12,750.10 and 2,954.25 is: 4,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.92 : 12,750.10 = 2,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.92/12,750.10 = 2,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.92x = 12,750.10 × 2,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.92x = 37,666,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,666,975.54/8,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.01

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