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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.48, 12,749.20 and 2,656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.48, 12,749.20 and 2,656.58 is: 3,984.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.48 : 12,749.20 = 2,656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.48/12,749.20 = 2,656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.48x = 12,749.20 × 2,656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.48x = 33,869,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,869,269.74/8,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.86

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