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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.43, 13,131.66 and 2,598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.43, 13,131.66 and 2,598.43 is: 3,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.43 : 13,131.66 = 2,598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.43/13,131.66 = 2,598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.43x = 13,131.66 × 2,598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.43x = 34,121,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121,699.29/8,754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.65

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