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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.25, 12,749.60 and 2,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.25, 12,749.60 and 2,343.25 is: 3,515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.25 : 12,749.60 = 2,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.25/12,749.60 = 2,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.25x = 12,749.60 × 2,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.25x = 29,875,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875,500.20/8,499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.07

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