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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.73, 12,884.54 and 3,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.73, 12,884.54 and 3,907.82 is: 5,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.73 : 12,884.54 = 3,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.73/12,884.54 = 3,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.73x = 12,884.54 × 3,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.73x = 50,350,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,350,379.14/8,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.33

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