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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.04, 13,136.64 and 2,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.04, 13,136.64 and 2,604.16 is: 3,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.04 : 13,136.64 = 2,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.04/13,136.64 = 2,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.04x = 13,136.64 × 2,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.04x = 34,209,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209,912.42/8,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.67

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