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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,489.59, 12,734.39 and 2,942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,489.59, 12,734.39 and 2,942.93 is: 4,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,489.59 : 12,734.39 = 2,942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,489.59/12,734.39 = 2,942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,489.59x = 12,734.39 × 2,942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,489.59x = 37,476,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476,435.48/8,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.40

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