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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.35 and 2,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.35 and 2,262.93 is: 3,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.93 : 12,754.35 = 2,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.93/12,754.35 = 2,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.93x = 12,754.35 × 2,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.93x = 28,862,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,201.25/8,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.38

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