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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.07, 12,888.10 and 2,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.07, 12,888.10 and 2,749.13 is: 4,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.07 : 12,888.10 = 2,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.07/12,888.10 = 2,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.07x = 12,888.10 × 2,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.07x = 35,431,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,431,048.61/8,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.69

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