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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.76, 13,255.68 and 2,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.76, 13,255.68 and 2,595.64 is: 3,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.76 : 13,255.68 = 2,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.76/13,255.68 = 2,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.76x = 13,255.68 × 2,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.76x = 34,406,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406,973.24/8,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.06

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