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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.88, 12,896.26 and 4,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.88, 12,896.26 and 4,214.60 is: 6,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.88 : 12,896.26 = 4,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.88/12,896.26 = 4,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.88x = 12,896.26 × 4,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.88x = 54,352,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352,577.40/8,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.10

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