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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.95, 12,747.44 and 3,234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.95, 12,747.44 and 3,234.39 is: 4,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.95 : 12,747.44 = 3,234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.95/12,747.44 = 3,234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.95x = 12,747.44 × 3,234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.95x = 41,230,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,192.46/8,494.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.49

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