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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.02, 12,888.47 and 2,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.02, 12,888.47 and 2,353.54 is: 3,530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.02 : 12,888.47 = 2,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.02/12,888.47 = 2,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.02x = 12,888.47 × 2,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.02x = 30,333,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333,514.27/8,593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.02

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