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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.06, 12,891.08 and 2,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.06, 12,891.08 and 2,354.10 is: 3,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.06 : 12,891.08 = 2,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.06/12,891.08 = 2,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.06x = 12,891.08 × 2,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.06x = 30,346,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,905.84/8,594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.15

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