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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.16, 12,561.34 and 2,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.16, 12,561.34 and 2,134.16 is: 3,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.16 : 12,561.34 = 2,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.16/12,561.34 = 2,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.16x = 12,561.34 × 2,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.16x = 26,807,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,807,935.44/8,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.27

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