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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.08, 12,892.62 and 3,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.08, 12,892.62 and 3,045.40 is: 4,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.08 : 12,892.62 = 3,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.08/12,892.62 = 3,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.08x = 12,892.62 × 3,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.08x = 39,263,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263,184.95/8,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.10

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