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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.44, 12,754.20 and 2,262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.44, 12,754.20 and 2,262.35 is: 3,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.44 : 12,754.20 = 2,262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.44/12,754.20 = 2,262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.44x = 12,754.20 × 2,262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.44x = 28,854,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,854,464.37/8,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.67

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