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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.02, 12,893.92 and 4,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.02, 12,893.92 and 4,095.16 is: 6,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.02 : 12,893.92 = 4,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.02/12,893.92 = 4,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.02x = 12,893.92 × 4,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.02x = 52,802,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,802,622.95/8,593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.83

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