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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.90, 12,749.85 and 2,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.90, 12,749.85 and 2,259.90 is: 3,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.90 : 12,749.85 = 2,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.90/12,749.85 = 2,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.90x = 12,749.85 × 2,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.90x = 28,813,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,813,386.02/8,499.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.85

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