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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.35, 12,535.44 and 5,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.35, 12,535.44 and 5,595.19 is: 8,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.35 : 12,535.44 = 5,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.35/12,535.44 = 5,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.35x = 12,535.44 × 5,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.35x = 70,138,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,138,168.53/8,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.36

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