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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.34, 12,501.18 and 2,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.34, 12,501.18 and 2,094.40 is: 3,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.34 : 12,501.18 = 2,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.34/12,501.18 = 2,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.34x = 12,501.18 × 2,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.34x = 26,182,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182,471.39/8,334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.52

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