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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.40, 12,750.90 and 2,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.40, 12,750.90 and 2,575.80 is: 3,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.40 : 12,750.90 = 2,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.40/12,750.90 = 2,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.40x = 12,750.90 × 2,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.40x = 32,843,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,768.22/8,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.25

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