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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.09, 12,724.48 and 2,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.09, 12,724.48 and 2,938.96 is: 4,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.09 : 12,724.48 = 2,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.09/12,724.48 = 2,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.09x = 12,724.48 × 2,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.09x = 37,396,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396,737.74/8,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.83

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