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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,487.45, 12,734.91 and 2,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,487.45, 12,734.91 and 2,944.71 is: 4,418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,487.45 : 12,734.91 = 2,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,487.45/12,734.91 = 2,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,487.45x = 12,734.91 × 2,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,487.45x = 37,500,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500,616.83/8,487.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.36

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