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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.09, 12,776.06 and 2,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.09, 12,776.06 and 2,593.51 is: 3,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.09 : 12,776.06 = 2,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.09/12,776.06 = 2,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.09x = 12,776.06 × 2,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.09x = 33,134,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134,762.52/8,516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.84

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