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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.26, 12,976.36 and 2,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.26, 12,976.36 and 2,494.74 is: 3,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.26 : 12,976.36 = 2,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.26/12,976.36 = 2,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.26x = 12,976.36 × 2,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.26x = 32,372,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,644.35/8,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.39

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