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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.72, 13,127.58 and 2,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.72, 13,127.58 and 2,595.24 is: 3,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.72 : 13,127.58 = 2,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.72/13,127.58 = 2,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.72x = 13,127.58 × 2,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.72x = 34,069,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,220.72/8,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.86

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