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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.64, 12,893.82 and 2,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.64, 12,893.82 and 2,753.08 is: 4,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.64 : 12,893.82 = 2,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.64/12,893.82 = 2,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.64x = 12,893.82 × 2,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.64x = 35,497,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497,717.97/8,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.74

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