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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.06, 12,747.09 and 2,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.06, 12,747.09 and 2,655.13 is: 3,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.06 : 12,747.09 = 2,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.06/12,747.09 = 2,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.06x = 12,747.09 × 2,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.06x = 33,845,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845,181.07/8,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.70

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