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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.67, 12,894.73 and 3,260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.67, 12,894.73 and 3,260.81 is: 4,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.67 : 12,894.73 = 3,260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.67/12,894.73 = 3,260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.67x = 12,894.73 × 3,260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.67x = 42,047,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,200.06/8,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.68

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