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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.58, 12,747.24 and 2,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.58, 12,747.24 and 2,655 is: 3,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.58 : 12,747.24 = 2,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.58/12,747.24 = 2,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.58x = 12,747.24 × 2,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.58x = 33,843,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843,922.20/8,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.30

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