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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.43, 12,742.20 and 2,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.43, 12,742.20 and 2,254.35 is: 3,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.43 : 12,742.20 = 2,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.43/12,742.20 = 2,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.43x = 12,742.20 × 2,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.43x = 28,725,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,725,378.57/8,494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.67

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