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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.52, 12,727.35 and 2,938.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.52, 12,727.35 and 2,938.43 is: 4,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.52 : 12,727.35 = 2,938.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.52/12,727.35 = 2,938.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.52x = 12,727.35 × 2,938.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.52x = 37,398,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398,363.42/8,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.80

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