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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.41, 12,647.12 and 2,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.41, 12,647.12 and 2,884.80 is: 4,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.41 : 12,647.12 = 2,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.41/12,647.12 = 2,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.41x = 12,647.12 × 2,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.41x = 36,484,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484,397.35/8,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.20

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