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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.96, 12,895.83 and 2,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.96, 12,895.83 and 2,753.16 is: 4,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.96 : 12,895.83 = 2,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.96/12,895.83 = 2,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.96x = 12,895.83 × 2,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.96x = 35,504,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,283.32/8,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.35

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