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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.22, 12,745.83 and 2,654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.22, 12,745.83 and 2,654.33 is: 3,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.22 : 12,745.83 = 2,654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.22/12,745.83 = 2,654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.22x = 12,745.83 × 2,654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.22x = 33,831,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831,625.67/8,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.49

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