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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.95, 13,127.91 and 2,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.95, 13,127.91 and 2,595.95 is: 3,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.95 : 13,127.91 = 2,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.95/13,127.91 = 2,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.95x = 13,127.91 × 2,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.95x = 34,079,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,079,332.32/8,751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.92

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