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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.92, 12,740.40 and 3,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.92, 12,740.40 and 3,228.84 is: 4,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.92 : 12,740.40 = 3,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.92/12,740.40 = 3,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.92x = 12,740.40 × 3,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.92x = 41,136,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136,713.14/8,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.51

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