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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.01, 12,886.39 and 3,045.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.01, 12,886.39 and 3,045.13 is: 4,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.01 : 12,886.39 = 3,045.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.01/12,886.39 = 3,045.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.01x = 12,886.39 × 3,045.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.01x = 39,240,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,732.78/8,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.12

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