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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.91, 12,534.29 and 2,734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.91, 12,534.29 and 2,734.11 is: 4,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.91 : 12,534.29 = 2,734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.91/12,534.29 = 2,734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.91x = 12,534.29 × 2,734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.91x = 34,270,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,270,113.96/8,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.81

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