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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.18, 13,593.71 and 8,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.18, 13,593.71 and 8,595.91 is: 12,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.18 : 13,593.71 = 8,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.18/13,593.71 = 8,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.18x = 13,593.71 × 8,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.18x = 116,850,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,850,307.73/9,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.25

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