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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,539.90, 12,811.68 and 2,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,539.90, 12,811.68 and 2,993.59 is: 4,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,539.90 : 12,811.68 = 2,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,539.90/12,811.68 = 2,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,539.90x = 12,811.68 × 2,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,539.90x = 38,352,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,845.59/8,539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.02

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