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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.72, 12,889.86 and 2,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.72, 12,889.86 and 2,748.44 is: 4,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.72 : 12,889.86 = 2,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.72/12,889.86 = 2,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.72x = 12,889.86 × 2,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.72x = 35,427,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,427,006.82/8,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.39

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