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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.31, 13,094.51 and 8,487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.31, 13,094.51 and 8,487.87 is: 11,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.31 : 13,094.51 = 8,487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.31/13,094.51 = 8,487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.31x = 13,094.51 × 8,487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.31x = 111,144,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,144,456.15/9,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.78

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