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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,491.82, 12,734.84 and 2,943.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,491.82, 12,734.84 and 2,943.87 is: 4,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,491.82 : 12,734.84 = 2,943.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,491.82/12,734.84 = 2,943.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,491.82x = 12,734.84 × 2,943.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,491.82x = 37,489,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,713.43/8,491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.80

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