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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.84, 12,598.54 and 3,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.84, 12,598.54 and 3,134.70 is: 4,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.84 : 12,598.54 = 3,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.84/12,598.54 = 3,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.84x = 12,598.54 × 3,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.84x = 39,492,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,635.50/8,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.39

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