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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,489.73, 12,729.97 and 2,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,489.73, 12,729.97 and 2,942.62 is: 4,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,489.73 : 12,729.97 = 2,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,489.73/12,729.97 = 2,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,489.73x = 12,729.97 × 2,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,489.73x = 37,459,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459,464.32/8,489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.33

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