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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.39, 12,881.75 and 3,398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.39, 12,881.75 and 3,398.43 is: 5,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.39 : 12,881.75 = 3,398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.39/12,881.75 = 3,398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.39x = 12,881.75 × 3,398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.39x = 43,777,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777,708.66/8,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.16

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