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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.88, 12,724.08 and 3,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.88, 12,724.08 and 3,290.08 is: 4,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.88 : 12,724.08 = 3,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.88/12,724.08 = 3,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.88x = 12,724.08 × 3,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.88x = 41,863,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,241.13/8,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.86

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