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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.13, 12,895.02 and 4,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.13, 12,895.02 and 4,151.94 is: 6,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.13 : 12,895.02 = 4,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.13/12,895.02 = 4,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.13x = 12,895.02 × 4,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.13x = 53,539,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,349.34/8,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.93

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