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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.13, 12,747.19 and 2,655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.13, 12,747.19 and 2,655.19 is: 3,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.13 : 12,747.19 = 2,655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.13/12,747.19 = 2,655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.13x = 12,747.19 × 2,655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.13x = 33,846,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846,198.14/8,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.78

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