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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.54, 12,892.62 and 2,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.54, 12,892.62 and 2,749.76 is: 4,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.54 : 12,892.62 = 2,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.54/12,892.62 = 2,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.54x = 12,892.62 × 2,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.54x = 35,451,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451,610.77/8,594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.90

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