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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.21, 13,477.94 and 3,716.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.21, 13,477.94 and 3,716.36 is: 5,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.21 : 13,477.94 = 3,716.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.21/13,477.94 = 3,716.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.21x = 13,477.94 × 3,716.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.21x = 50,088,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088,791.13/8,984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.21

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