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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.17, 12,892.76 and 2,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.17, 12,892.76 and 2,355.24 is: 3,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.17 : 12,892.76 = 2,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.17/12,892.76 = 2,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.17x = 12,892.76 × 2,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.17x = 30,365,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365,479.60/8,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.85

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