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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.11, 12,888.59 and 2,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.11, 12,888.59 and 2,673.02 is: 4,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.11 : 12,888.59 = 2,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.11/12,888.59 = 2,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.11x = 12,888.59 × 2,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.11x = 34,451,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,477.70/8,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.66

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