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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.94, 12,891.30 and 2,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.94, 12,891.30 and 2,750.14 is: 4,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.94 : 12,891.30 = 2,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.94/12,891.30 = 2,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.94x = 12,891.30 × 2,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.94x = 35,452,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452,879.78/8,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.81

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