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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.77, 12,897.02 and 3,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.77, 12,897.02 and 3,049.70 is: 4,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.77 : 12,897.02 = 3,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.77/12,897.02 = 3,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.77x = 12,897.02 × 3,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.77x = 39,331,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,985.03/8,595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.74

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