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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,487.84, 12,731.04 and 2,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,487.84, 12,731.04 and 2,940.24 is: 4,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,487.84 : 12,731.04 = 2,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,487.84/12,731.04 = 2,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,487.84x = 12,731.04 × 2,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,487.84x = 37,432,313.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432,313.05/8,487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.11

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