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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.54, 12,735.96 and 2,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.54, 12,735.96 and 2,944.08 is: 4,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.54 : 12,735.96 = 2,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.54/12,735.96 = 2,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.54x = 12,735.96 × 2,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.54x = 37,495,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495,685.12/8,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.17

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