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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.35, 13,251.47 and 2,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.35, 13,251.47 and 2,595.24 is: 3,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.35 : 13,251.47 = 2,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.35/13,251.47 = 2,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.35x = 13,251.47 × 2,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.35x = 34,390,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,732.03/8,835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.40

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