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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.13, 12,754.29 and 2,579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.13, 12,754.29 and 2,579.75 is: 3,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.13 : 12,754.29 = 2,579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.13/12,754.29 = 2,579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.13x = 12,754.29 × 2,579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.13x = 32,902,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902,851.59/8,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.50

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