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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.23, 13,252.73 and 2,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.23, 13,252.73 and 2,595.01 is: 3,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.23 : 13,252.73 = 2,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.23/13,252.73 = 2,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.23x = 13,252.73 × 2,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.23x = 34,390,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,966.88/8,835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.48

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