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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.70, 12,951.12 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.70, 12,951.12 and 2,394.20 is: 3,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.70 : 12,951.12 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.70/12,951.12 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.70x = 12,951.12 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.70x = 31,007,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007,571.50/8,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.63

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