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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.73, 12,732.05 and 3,553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.73, 12,732.05 and 3,553.95 is: 5,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.73 : 12,732.05 = 3,553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.73/12,732.05 = 3,553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.73x = 12,732.05 × 3,553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.73x = 45,249,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,069.10/8,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.00

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