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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.03, 12,892.30 and 2,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.03, 12,892.30 and 2,751.55 is: 4,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.03 : 12,892.30 = 2,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.03/12,892.30 = 2,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.03x = 12,892.30 × 2,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.03x = 35,473,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,808.07/8,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.25

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