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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.53, 12,891.55 and 2,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.53, 12,891.55 and 2,751.06 is: 4,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.53 : 12,891.55 = 2,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.53/12,891.55 = 2,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.53x = 12,891.55 × 2,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.53x = 35,465,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465,427.54/8,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.51

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