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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.29, 12,741.44 and 2,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.29, 12,741.44 and 2,651.36 is: 3,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.29 : 12,741.44 = 2,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.29/12,741.44 = 2,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.29x = 12,741.44 × 2,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.29x = 33,782,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782,144.36/8,494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.04

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