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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.25, 12,895.04 and 2,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.25, 12,895.04 and 2,439.25 is: 3,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.25 : 12,895.04 = 2,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.25/12,895.04 = 2,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.25x = 12,895.04 × 2,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.25x = 31,454,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454,226.32/8,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.49

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