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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.84, 12,886.08 and 3,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.84, 12,886.08 and 3,120 is: 4,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.84 : 12,886.08 = 3,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.84/12,886.08 = 3,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.84x = 12,886.08 × 3,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.84x = 40,204,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,204,569.60/8,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.21

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