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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.21, 12,724.16 and 2,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.21, 12,724.16 and 2,637.81 is: 3,956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.21 : 12,724.16 = 2,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.21/12,724.16 = 2,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.21x = 12,724.16 × 2,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.21x = 33,563,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,903.30/8,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.04

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