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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.50, 13,139.26 and 2,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.50, 13,139.26 and 2,603.50 is: 3,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.50 : 13,139.26 = 2,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.50/13,139.26 = 2,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.50x = 13,139.26 × 2,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.50x = 34,208,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,063.41/8,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.25

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