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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.24, 13,139.16 and 2,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.24, 13,139.16 and 2,835.98 is: 4,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.24 : 13,139.16 = 2,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.24/13,139.16 = 2,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.24x = 13,139.16 × 2,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.24x = 37,262,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,394.98/8,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.07

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