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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.54, 12,886.71 and 2,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.54, 12,886.71 and 2,747.94 is: 4,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.54 : 12,886.71 = 2,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.54/12,886.71 = 2,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.54x = 12,886.71 × 2,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.54x = 35,411,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,411,905.88/8,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.24

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