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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.76, 12,592.14 and 2,848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.76, 12,592.14 and 2,848.12 is: 4,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.76 : 12,592.14 = 2,848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.76/12,592.14 = 2,848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.76x = 12,592.14 × 2,848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.76x = 35,863,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863,925.78/8,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.18

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