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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.99, 13,250.74 and 2,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.99, 13,250.74 and 2,594.40 is: 3,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.99 : 13,250.74 = 2,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.99/13,250.74 = 2,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.99x = 13,250.74 × 2,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.99x = 34,377,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,377,719.86/8,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.65

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