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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.53, 12,895.05 and 2,753.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.53, 12,895.05 and 2,753.75 is: 4,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.53 : 12,895.05 = 2,753.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.53/12,895.05 = 2,753.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.53x = 12,895.05 × 2,753.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.53x = 35,509,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,743.94/8,598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.75

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