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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.06, 12,723.64 and 2,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.06, 12,723.64 and 2,937.18 is: 4,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.06 : 12,723.64 = 2,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.06/12,723.64 = 2,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.06x = 12,723.64 × 2,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.06x = 37,371,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371,620.94/8,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.92

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