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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.28, 13,139.82 and 2,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.28, 13,139.82 and 2,835.72 is: 4,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.28 : 13,139.82 = 2,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.28/13,139.82 = 2,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.28x = 13,139.82 × 2,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.28x = 37,260,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260,850.37/8,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.87

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