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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.84, 12,676.08 and 2,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.84, 12,676.08 and 2,294.84 is: 3,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.84 : 12,676.08 = 2,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.84/12,676.08 = 2,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.84x = 12,676.08 × 2,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.84x = 29,089,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089,575.43/8,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.21

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