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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.40, 12,878.70 and 5,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.40, 12,878.70 and 5,672.20 is: 8,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.40 : 12,878.70 = 5,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.40/12,878.70 = 5,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.40x = 12,878.70 × 5,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.40x = 73,050,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,050,562.14/8,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.80

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