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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.06, 12,774.72 and 2,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.06, 12,774.72 and 2,275.94 is: 3,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.06 : 12,774.72 = 2,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.06/12,774.72 = 2,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.06x = 12,774.72 × 2,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.06x = 29,074,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074,432.36/8,516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.07

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