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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.78, 12,892.24 and 2,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.78, 12,892.24 and 2,751.63 is: 4,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.78 : 12,892.24 = 2,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.78/12,892.24 = 2,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.78x = 12,892.24 × 2,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.78x = 35,474,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,474,674.35/8,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.99

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