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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.62, 12,722.81 and 2,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.62, 12,722.81 and 2,938.28 is: 4,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.62 : 12,722.81 = 2,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.62/12,722.81 = 2,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.62x = 12,722.81 × 2,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.62x = 37,383,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383,099.86/8,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.99

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