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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.52, 12,209.19 and 2,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.52, 12,209.19 and 2,593.30 is: 3,889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.52 : 12,209.19 = 2,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.52/12,209.19 = 2,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.52x = 12,209.19 × 2,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.52x = 31,662,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662,092.43/8,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.92

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