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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.30, 12,747.45 and 2,654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.30, 12,747.45 and 2,654.90 is: 3,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.30 : 12,747.45 = 2,654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.30/12,747.45 = 2,654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.30x = 12,747.45 × 2,654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.30x = 33,843,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843,205.01/8,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.35

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