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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.59, 12,539.26 and 2,034.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.59, 12,539.26 and 2,034.49 is: 3,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.59 : 12,539.26 = 2,034.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.59/12,539.26 = 2,034.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.59x = 12,539.26 × 2,034.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.59x = 25,510,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,999.08/8,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.70

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