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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.70, 12,901.65 and 5,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.70, 12,901.65 and 5,315.20 is: 7,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.70 : 12,901.65 = 5,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.70/12,901.65 = 5,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.70x = 12,901.65 × 5,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.70x = 68,574,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574,850.08/8,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.81

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