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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.60, 12,749.31 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.60, 12,749.31 and 2,656.26 is: 3,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.60 : 12,749.31 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.60/12,749.31 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.60x = 12,749.31 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.60x = 33,865,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865,482.18/8,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.36

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