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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.01, 12,884.90 and 3,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.01, 12,884.90 and 3,044.13 is: 4,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.01 : 12,884.90 = 3,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.01/12,884.90 = 3,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.01x = 12,884.90 × 3,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.01x = 39,223,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223,295.42/8,591.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.62

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