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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.01, 12,892.52 and 2,355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.01, 12,892.52 and 2,355.09 is: 3,532.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.01 : 12,892.52 = 2,355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.01/12,892.52 = 2,355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.01x = 12,892.52 × 2,355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.01x = 30,363,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363,044.93/8,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.64

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