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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.37, 13,477.25 and 2,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.37, 13,477.25 and 2,744.42 is: 4,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.37 : 13,477.25 = 2,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.37/13,477.25 = 2,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.37x = 13,477.25 × 2,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.37x = 36,987,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987,275.00/8,984.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.85

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