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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.74, 12,889.23 and 2,746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.74, 12,889.23 and 2,746.78 is: 4,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.74 : 12,889.23 = 2,746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.74/12,889.23 = 2,746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.74x = 12,889.23 × 2,746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.74x = 35,403,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403,879.18/8,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.69

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