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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,634.51, 12,952.04 and 2,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,634.51, 12,952.04 and 2,394.59 is: 3,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,634.51 : 12,952.04 = 2,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,634.51/12,952.04 = 2,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,634.51x = 12,952.04 × 2,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,634.51x = 31,014,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014,748.73/8,634.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.95

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