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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.27, 12,211.23 and 2,594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.27, 12,211.23 and 2,594.39 is: 3,891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.27 : 12,211.23 = 2,594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.27/12,211.23 = 2,594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.27x = 12,211.23 × 2,594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.27x = 31,680,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,693.00/8,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.37

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