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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.86, 12,785.58 and 2,600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.86, 12,785.58 and 2,600.73 is: 3,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.86 : 12,785.58 = 2,600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.86/12,785.58 = 2,600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.86x = 12,785.58 × 2,600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.86x = 33,251,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,841.47/8,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.03

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