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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.88, 12,892.33 and 2,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.88, 12,892.33 and 2,354.95 is: 3,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.88 : 12,892.33 = 2,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.88/12,892.33 = 2,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.88x = 12,892.33 × 2,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.88x = 30,360,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,716.30/8,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.42

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