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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.74, 13,253.48 and 2,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.74, 13,253.48 and 2,595.51 is: 3,893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.74 : 13,253.48 = 2,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.74/13,253.48 = 2,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.74x = 13,253.48 × 2,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.74x = 34,399,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,526.90/8,835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.23

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