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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.70, 12,730.05 and 2,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.70, 12,730.05 and 2,938.20 is: 4,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.70 : 12,730.05 = 2,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.70/12,730.05 = 2,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.70x = 12,730.05 × 2,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.70x = 37,403,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,403,432.91/8,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.30

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