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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.46, 12,593.16 and 4,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.46, 12,593.16 and 4,698.88 is: 7,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.46 : 12,593.16 = 4,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.46/12,593.16 = 4,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.46x = 12,593.16 × 4,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.46x = 59,173,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173,747.66/8,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.98

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