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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.30, 12,893.62 and 3,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.30, 12,893.62 and 3,664.97 is: 5,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.30 : 12,893.62 = 3,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.30/12,893.62 = 3,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.30x = 12,893.62 × 3,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.30x = 47,254,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,730.49/8,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.74

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