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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,648.26, 12,973.35 and 2,492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,648.26, 12,973.35 and 2,492.74 is: 3,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,648.26 : 12,973.35 = 2,492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,648.26/12,973.35 = 2,492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,648.26x = 12,973.35 × 2,492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,648.26x = 32,339,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,188.48/8,648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.39

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