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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.35, 12,513.73 and 2,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.35, 12,513.73 and 2,794.74 is: 4,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.35 : 12,513.73 = 2,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.35/12,513.73 = 2,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.35x = 12,513.73 × 2,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.35x = 34,972,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972,621.78/8,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.68

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