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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759, 13,138.50 and 2,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759, 13,138.50 and 2,603 is: 3,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759 : 13,138.50 = 2,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759/13,138.50 = 2,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759x = 13,138.50 × 2,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759x = 34,199,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,515.50/8,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.50

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