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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.37, 12,895.07 and 2,671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.37, 12,895.07 and 2,671.95 is: 4,008.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.37 : 12,895.07 = 2,671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.37/12,895.07 = 2,671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.37x = 12,895.07 × 2,671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.37x = 34,454,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,982.29/8,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.55

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