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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.75, 13,252.65 and 2,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.75, 13,252.65 and 2,595.81 is: 3,893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.75 : 13,252.65 = 2,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.75/13,252.65 = 2,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.75x = 13,252.65 × 2,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.75x = 34,401,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,401.36/8,835.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.43

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