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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.53, 12,890.84 and 3,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.53, 12,890.84 and 3,046.35 is: 4,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.53 : 12,890.84 = 3,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.53/12,890.84 = 3,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.53x = 12,890.84 × 3,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.53x = 39,270,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,043.54/8,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.26

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