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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.01, 12,889.51 and 2,353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.01, 12,889.51 and 2,353.07 is: 3,529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.01 : 12,889.51 = 2,353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.01/12,889.51 = 2,353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.01x = 12,889.51 × 2,353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.01x = 30,329,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329,945.64/8,593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.61

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