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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.64, 12,731.31 and 2,941.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.64, 12,731.31 and 2,941.65 is: 4,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.64 : 12,731.31 = 2,941.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.64/12,731.31 = 2,941.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.64x = 12,731.31 × 2,941.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.64x = 37,451,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451,058.06/8,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.94

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