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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.49, 13,476.43 and 2,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.49, 13,476.43 and 2,744.25 is: 4,116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.49 : 13,476.43 = 2,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.49/13,476.43 = 2,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.49x = 13,476.43 × 2,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.49x = 36,982,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,982,693.03/8,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.28

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