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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.93, 13,130.91 and 2,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.93, 13,130.91 and 2,597.93 is: 3,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.93 : 13,130.91 = 2,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.93/13,130.91 = 2,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.93x = 13,130.91 × 2,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.93x = 34,113,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,185.02/8,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.90

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