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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.99, 12,745.52 and 4,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.99, 12,745.52 and 4,055.01 is: 6,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.99 : 12,745.52 = 4,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.99/12,745.52 = 4,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.99x = 12,745.52 × 4,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.99x = 51,683,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,683,190.78/8,496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.53

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