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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.33, 12,890.57 and 3,047.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.33, 12,890.57 and 3,047.19 is: 4,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.33 : 12,890.57 = 3,047.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.33/12,890.57 = 3,047.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.33x = 12,890.57 × 3,047.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.33x = 39,280,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,000.76/8,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.92

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