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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.45, 12,881.01 and 3,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.45, 12,881.01 and 3,660.12 is: 5,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.45 : 12,881.01 = 3,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.45/12,881.01 = 3,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.45x = 12,881.01 × 3,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.45x = 47,146,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,042.32/8,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.00

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