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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.52, 12,596.01 and 4,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.52, 12,596.01 and 4,013.32 is: 6,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.52 : 12,596.01 = 4,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.52/12,596.01 = 4,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.52x = 12,596.01 × 4,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.52x = 50,551,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551,755.87/8,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.28

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