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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.48, 13,129.26 and 2,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.48, 13,129.26 and 2,597 is: 3,895.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.48 : 13,129.26 = 2,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.48/13,129.26 = 2,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.48x = 13,129.26 × 2,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.48x = 34,096,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,096,688.22/8,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.22

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