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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.70, 12,727.05 and 2,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.70, 12,727.05 and 2,328.70 is: 3,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.70 : 12,727.05 = 2,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.70/12,727.05 = 2,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.70x = 12,727.05 × 2,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.70x = 29,637,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,637,481.34/8,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.05

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