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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.39, 12,742.96 and 2,951.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.39, 12,742.96 and 2,951.03 is: 4,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.39 : 12,742.96 = 2,951.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.39/12,742.96 = 2,951.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.39x = 12,742.96 × 2,951.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.39x = 37,604,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604,857.25/8,494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.02

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