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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.97, 12,895.57 and 3,402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.97, 12,895.57 and 3,402.25 is: 5,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.97 : 12,895.57 = 3,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.97/12,895.57 = 3,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.97x = 12,895.57 × 3,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.97x = 43,873,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873,953.03/8,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.01

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