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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.94, 13,127.92 and 2,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.94, 13,127.92 and 2,595.94 is: 3,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.94 : 13,127.92 = 2,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.94/13,127.92 = 2,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.94x = 13,127.92 × 2,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.94x = 34,079,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,079,253.34/8,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.91

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