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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.52, 12,893.50 and 2,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.52, 12,893.50 and 2,752.76 is: 4,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.52 : 12,893.50 = 2,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.52/12,893.50 = 2,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.52x = 12,893.50 × 2,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.52x = 35,492,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,711.06/8,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.25

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