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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.61, 12,883.77 and 3,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.61, 12,883.77 and 3,046.35 is: 4,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.61 : 12,883.77 = 3,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.61/12,883.77 = 3,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.61x = 12,883.77 × 3,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.61x = 39,248,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,472.74/8,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.23

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