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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.38, 12,985.22 and 2,499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.38, 12,985.22 and 2,499.38 is: 3,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.38 : 12,985.22 = 2,499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.38/12,985.22 = 2,499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.38x = 12,985.22 × 2,499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.38x = 32,454,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,940.49/8,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.69

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