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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.08, 12,747.42 and 2,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.08, 12,747.42 and 2,654.13 is: 3,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.08 : 12,747.42 = 2,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.08/12,747.42 = 2,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.08x = 12,747.42 × 2,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.08x = 33,833,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833,309.84/8,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.76

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