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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.40, 12,212.80 and 2,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.40, 12,212.80 and 2,594.76 is: 3,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.40 : 12,212.80 = 2,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.40/12,212.80 = 2,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.40x = 12,212.80 × 2,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.40x = 31,689,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,284.93/8,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.89

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