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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.62, 12,725.80 and 2,940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.62, 12,725.80 and 2,940.28 is: 4,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.62 : 12,725.80 = 2,940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.62/12,725.80 = 2,940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.62x = 12,725.80 × 2,940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.62x = 37,417,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,417,415.22/8,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.99

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