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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.56, 13,253.68 and 2,594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.56, 13,253.68 and 2,594.78 is: 3,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.56 : 13,253.68 = 2,594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.56/13,253.68 = 2,594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.56x = 13,253.68 × 2,594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.56x = 34,390,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,383.79/8,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.71

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