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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.35, 12,594.85 and 2,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.35, 12,594.85 and 2,773.26 is: 4,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.35 : 12,594.85 = 2,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.35/12,594.85 = 2,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.35x = 12,594.85 × 2,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.35x = 34,928,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,928,793.71/8,395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.49

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