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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.88, 12,895.88 and 6,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.88, 12,895.88 and 6,093.84 is: 9,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.88 : 12,895.88 = 6,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.88/12,895.88 = 6,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.88x = 12,895.88 × 6,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.88x = 78,585,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,585,429.38/8,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.41

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