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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.53, 12,893.55 and 2,752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.53, 12,893.55 and 2,752.75 is: 4,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.53 : 12,893.55 = 2,752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.53/12,893.55 = 2,752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.53x = 12,893.55 × 2,752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.53x = 35,492,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,719.76/8,597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.25

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