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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.54, 12,894.12 and 2,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.54, 12,894.12 and 2,750.76 is: 4,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.54 : 12,894.12 = 2,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.54/12,894.12 = 2,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.54x = 12,894.12 × 2,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.54x = 35,468,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468,629.53/8,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.40

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