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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.69, 13,124.53 and 2,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.69, 13,124.53 and 2,593.69 is: 3,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.69 : 13,124.53 = 2,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.69/13,124.53 = 2,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.69x = 13,124.53 × 2,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.69x = 34,040,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040,932.65/8,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.53

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