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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.47, 13,481.72 and 3,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.47, 13,481.72 and 3,723.37 is: 5,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.47 : 13,481.72 = 3,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.47/13,481.72 = 3,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.47x = 13,481.72 × 3,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.47x = 50,197,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197,382.97/8,984.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.13

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