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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.46, 12,212.53 and 2,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.46, 12,212.53 and 2,594.12 is: 3,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.46 : 12,212.53 = 2,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.46/12,212.53 = 2,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.46x = 12,212.53 × 2,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.46x = 31,680,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,774.81/8,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.77

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