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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.75, 12,727.49 and 2,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.75, 12,727.49 and 2,328.75 is: 3,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.75 : 12,727.49 = 2,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.75/12,727.49 = 2,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.75x = 12,727.49 × 2,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.75x = 29,639,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639,130.69/8,484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.22

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