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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.43, 12,752.36 and 2,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.43, 12,752.36 and 2,955.75 is: 4,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.43 : 12,752.36 = 2,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.43/12,752.36 = 2,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.43x = 12,752.36 × 2,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.43x = 37,692,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692,773.29/8,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.26

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