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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.32, 12,501.16 and 2,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.32, 12,501.16 and 2,094.32 is: 3,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.32 : 12,501.16 = 2,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.32/12,501.16 = 2,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.32x = 12,501.16 × 2,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.32x = 26,181,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181,429.41/8,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.40

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