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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.63, 12,213.33 and 2,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.63, 12,213.33 and 2,593.67 is: 3,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.63 : 12,213.33 = 2,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.63/12,213.33 = 2,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.63x = 12,213.33 × 2,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.63x = 31,677,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677,347.62/8,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.79

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