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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,596.44, 12,897.09 and 2,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,596.44, 12,897.09 and 2,753.46 is: 4,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596.44 : 12,897.09 = 2,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596.44/12,897.09 = 2,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596.44x = 12,897.09 × 2,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596.44x = 35,511,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511,621.43/8,596.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.97

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