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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.65, 12,593.07 and 2,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.65, 12,593.07 and 2,848.77 is: 4,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.65 : 12,593.07 = 2,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.65/12,593.07 = 2,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.65x = 12,593.07 × 2,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.65x = 35,874,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,874,760.02/8,395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.02

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