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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.18, 12,675.32 and 2,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.18, 12,675.32 and 2,294.18 is: 3,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.18 : 12,675.32 = 2,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.18/12,675.32 = 2,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.18x = 12,675.32 × 2,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.18x = 29,079,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079,465.64/8,450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.28

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