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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.03, 12,886.80 and 2,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.03, 12,886.80 and 2,748.25 is: 4,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.03 : 12,886.80 = 2,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.03/12,886.80 = 2,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.03x = 12,886.80 × 2,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.03x = 35,416,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,148.10/8,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.50

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