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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.30, 12,203.93 and 2,593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.30, 12,203.93 and 2,593.63 is: 3,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.30 : 12,203.93 = 2,593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.30/12,203.93 = 2,593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.30x = 12,203.93 × 2,593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.30x = 31,652,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652,500.70/8,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.28

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