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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.74, 12,893.74 and 2,749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.74, 12,893.74 and 2,749.78 is: 4,125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.74 : 12,893.74 = 2,749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.74/12,893.74 = 2,749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.74x = 12,893.74 × 2,749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.74x = 35,454,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,948.38/8,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.19

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