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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.55, 12,893.99 and 3,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.55, 12,893.99 and 3,665.22 is: 5,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.55 : 12,893.99 = 3,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.55/12,893.99 = 3,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.55x = 12,893.99 × 3,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.55x = 47,259,310.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259,310.03/8,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.11

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