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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.58, 12,749.67 and 2,655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.58, 12,749.67 and 2,655.63 is: 3,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.58 : 12,749.67 = 2,655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.58/12,749.67 = 2,655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.58x = 12,749.67 × 2,655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.58x = 33,858,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,406.14/8,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.01

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