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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.74, 12,883.91 and 2,747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.74, 12,883.91 and 2,747.35 is: 4,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.74 : 12,883.91 = 2,747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.74/12,883.91 = 2,747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.74x = 12,883.91 × 2,747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.74x = 35,396,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396,627.96/8,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.41

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