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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995, 13,492.50 and 2,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995, 13,492.50 and 2,839 is: 4,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995 : 13,492.50 = 2,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995/13,492.50 = 2,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995x = 13,492.50 × 2,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995x = 38,305,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,207.50/8,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.50

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