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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.94, 12,594.48 and 2,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.94, 12,594.48 and 2,551.24 is: 3,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.94 : 12,594.48 = 2,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.94/12,594.48 = 2,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.94x = 12,594.48 × 2,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.94x = 32,131,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,131,541.16/8,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.49

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