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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.87, 12,743.93 and 3,814.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.87, 12,743.93 and 3,814.87 is: 5,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.87 : 12,743.93 = 3,814.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.87/12,743.93 = 3,814.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.87x = 12,743.93 × 3,814.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.87x = 48,616,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,616,473.65/8,498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.34

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