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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,596.35, 12,895.86 and 3,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,596.35, 12,895.86 and 3,666 is: 5,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596.35 : 12,895.86 = 3,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596.35/12,895.86 = 3,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596.35x = 12,895.86 × 3,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596.35x = 47,276,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276,222.76/8,596.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.57

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