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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.46, 12,895.08 and 2,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.46, 12,895.08 and 2,752.66 is: 4,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.46 : 12,895.08 = 2,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.46/12,895.08 = 2,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.46x = 12,895.08 × 2,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.46x = 35,495,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495,770.91/8,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.60

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