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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.58, 12,891.27 and 3,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.58, 12,891.27 and 3,595.25 is: 5,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.58 : 12,891.27 = 3,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.58/12,891.27 = 3,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.58x = 12,891.27 × 3,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.58x = 46,347,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347,274.01/8,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.99

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