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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.02, 12,589.86 and 2,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.02, 12,589.86 and 2,153.24 is: 3,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.02 : 12,589.86 = 2,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.02/12,589.86 = 2,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.02x = 12,589.86 × 2,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.02x = 27,108,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108,990.15/8,393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.94

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