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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.60, 12,953.66 and 2,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.60, 12,953.66 and 2,395.08 is: 3,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.60 : 12,953.66 = 2,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.60/12,953.66 = 2,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.60x = 12,953.66 × 2,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.60x = 31,025,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,051.99/8,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.69

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