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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.50, 13,129.41 and 2,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.50, 13,129.41 and 2,595.50 is: 3,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.50 : 13,129.41 = 2,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.50/13,129.41 = 2,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.50x = 13,129.41 × 2,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.50x = 34,077,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077,383.66/8,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.89

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