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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.41, 12,892.88 and 3,044.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.41, 12,892.88 and 3,044.73 is: 4,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.41 : 12,892.88 = 3,044.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.41/12,892.88 = 3,044.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.41x = 12,892.88 × 3,044.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.41x = 39,255,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,338.52/8,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.14

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