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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.19, 12,889.17 and 2,748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.19, 12,889.17 and 2,748.26 is: 4,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.19 : 12,889.17 = 2,748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.19/12,889.17 = 2,748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.19x = 12,889.17 × 2,748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.19x = 35,422,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,725.90/8,591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.15

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