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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,487.84, 12,731.52 and 2,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,487.84, 12,731.52 and 2,331.84 is: 3,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,487.84 : 12,731.52 = 2,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,487.84/12,731.52 = 2,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,487.84x = 12,731.52 × 2,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,487.84x = 29,687,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687,867.60/8,487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.69

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