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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.25, 12,501.40 and 2,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.25, 12,501.40 and 2,094.28 is: 3,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.25 : 12,501.40 = 2,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.25/12,501.40 = 2,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.25x = 12,501.40 × 2,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.25x = 26,181,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181,437.53/8,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.43

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