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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.26, 12,534.90 and 3,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.26, 12,534.90 and 3,094.03 is: 4,639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.26 : 12,534.90 = 3,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.26/12,534.90 = 3,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.26x = 12,534.90 × 3,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.26x = 38,783,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,783,356.65/8,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.57

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