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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.80, 13,133.70 and 2,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.80, 13,133.70 and 2,599.80 is: 3,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.80 : 13,133.70 = 2,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.80/13,133.70 = 2,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.80x = 13,133.70 × 2,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.80x = 34,144,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,993.26/8,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.70

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