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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.08, 12,593.34 and 4,501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.08, 12,593.34 and 4,501.08 is: 6,756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.08 : 12,593.34 = 4,501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.08/12,593.34 = 4,501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.08x = 12,593.34 × 4,501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.08x = 56,683,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,582.44/8,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.83

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